The story
The Model 525 line, from the original CitationJet through the CJ1 to today's M2, is Cessna's entry-level bizjet: small, efficient and built to be flown by its owner. It's what happens when a successful person decides driving is too slow and airlines are too inconvenient.
Instead of thrust reversers, early CitationJets slow down with paddles that swing out behind the engines, a trick borrowed from Cessna's T-37 military trainer.
Quick answers
How do you identify a CitationJet/CJ1/M2?
Small straight-wing jet with a T-tail and two engines high on the rear fuselage. Four cabin windows a side, the fewest of any CJ. The M2 adds small winglets.
What does a CitationJet/CJ1/M2 sound like?
Williams FJ44 — quiet, efficient, the sound of light business aviation.
How fast is the CitationJet/CJ1/M2?
Top speed is 404 kts.
How many passengers does the CitationJet/CJ1/M2 carry?
Up to 7. A typical layout is 5 (executive).
How far can the CitationJet/CJ1/M2 fly?
Range is about 1,550 nmi.
How big is the CitationJet/CJ1/M2?
It is 42 ft 7 in long and 47 ft 3 in across the wings.
When did the CitationJet/CJ1/M2 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1991.
How many CitationJet/CJ1/M2s have been built?
1,000+ built.
How rare is a CitationJet/CJ1/M2 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first CitationJet/CJ1/M2 catch is worth 25 points.
