- Length: 42 ft 7 in (13.0 m)
- Height: 13 ft 11 in (4.2 m)
- Wingspan: 47 ft 3 in (14.39 m)
- Wing Area: 240 sq ft (22.3 sq m)
- Maximum Ramp Weight:10,800 lb (4,899 kg)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight:10,700 lb (4,853 kg)
- Usable Fuel Volume:492 gal (1,862 I)
The Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 can seat up to eight people including the pilot in a spacious cabin powered by two Williams International FJ44 turbofan engines. It offers nearly15% greater cruise thrust and fuel efficiency than its predecessors with a maximum cruise speed of404 knots(748 km/h) and an operational range of1550 NM(2871 km).
The aircraft features a modern Garmin G3000 flight deck and avionics system designed for single-pilot operations which enhances safety according to Textron Aviation:
"Inspired by your mission and your passion," said Textron Aviation."The Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 aircraft is the entry-level jet that pilots have been asking for.Perfect for corporate,charter or private use,the Citation M2 Gen3 jet features best-in-class range at any payload,and125 pounds more baggage capacity than the closest competitor.Experience elevated cabin lighting,enhan- ced cabin technology and a Garmin G3000 flight deck with touch-controlled avionics suited for single pilot operations."
Cessna Citation M2 cabin
- Cabin Height:57 in(1.4 m)
- Cabin Width :58in(1 .47m)
- Cabin Length :11ft(3 .4m)
- Baggage Weight :725lb(329kg)
- Baggage Volume :45 .6cu ft(1 .29cu m)
The luxurious customizable cabin offers options like cashmere seats,folding side-facing seat option adding50 pounds baggage capacity among others.Custom- ers can choose from four themes-Mist,Cashmere ,Driftwood,Ebony-each offering unique aesthetic appeal.The cabins also feature USB-A/C charging ports,wire- less smartphone charging,in-flight entertainment options along with enhanced lighting including illuminated cup holders.
Ahead of last week''s National Business Aviation Administration(NBAA)Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition(BACE),Textron announced next-generation upgrades revealing development plans forCitationM gen3,CitationCJ gen3,Citati- onCJ gen4.All these aircraft include significant avionics upgrades such asGar- minAutoland feature whileCJ gen4 will additionally includeGarminG PRIME avio- nics suite slated introduction beginning respectively