Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 vs Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
On published range, the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 goes 907 km further than the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 (3,778 km against 2,871 km).
The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is certified for 9 passengers, against 7 for the other.
Both sit in the "Light jet" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 2,350 – 3,000 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.
| Comparison table |  Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 |  Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Light jet | Light jet |
| Production | In production | In production |
| Cabin | ||
| Passengers (max) | 9 — Best value | 7 |
| Cabin length | 4.78 m — Best value | 3.45 m |
| Cabin width | 1.47 m | 1.47 m |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m | 1.45 m |
| Flight | ||
| Range | 3,778 km (2,040 nm) — Best value | 2,871 km (1,550 nm) |
| Max speed (MMo) | Mach 0.737 — Best value | Mach 0.71 |
| Cost | ||
| Hourly rate (category) | € 2,350 – 3,000 | € 2,350 – 3,000 |
| Compare | Quote on this model | Quote on this model |
Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.
Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rate — EUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)
Frequently asked questions
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 or Cessna Citation M2 Gen2: which flies further?
The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2, at 3,778 km published range against 2,871 km. The 907 km gap matters on long legs: at real payload, with wind and reserves, both cover less than the published figure.
What does an hour cost?
Both sit in the same category (Light jet), whose published broker band is € 2,350 to 3,000 per hour all-in. That is a category rate, not a model rate: the firm price depends on the specific aircraft, the season and repositioning. A quote returns an all-in price within 60 minutes.
How many passengers?
The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 is certified for up to 9 passengers, the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 for up to 7. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.