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Citation CJ3+

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The Citation CJ3+ is the successor to the highly successful Citation CJ3, offering enhanced technology and comfort while maintaining the same reliability and versatility that made its predecessor a favorite among pilots and passengers. Designed and manufactured by Cessna as part of the renowned Citation series, the CJ3+ improves upon the CJ3 with a more advanced Garmin G3000 avionics suite and upgraded cabin amenities.

The CJ3+ is powered by twin Williams FJ44-3A engines, the CJ3+ achieves a top cruising speed of 416 knots and a range of 2,040 nautical miles, making it ideal for regional and longer-range trips. The aircraft's upgraded avionics simplify pilot workload, providing intuitive touchscreen controls and enhanced situational awareness.

The CJ3+ features a spacious, quiet cabin that comfortably seats up to nine passengers, with luxurious options like premium seating, and advanced entertainment systems. While building on the CJ3's legacy, the CJ3+ offers lower operating costs, improved performance, and the ability to access shorter runways, making it a practical yet premium choice for business executives and private owners alike since its release in 2014.

NOTE FOR XBOX USERS: EFB is temporary removed from the xbox version

Key Features:

  • High quality 3d model
  • 4K textures
  • Custom G3000 avionics based on the WT G3000
  • Custom Anti-Ice system
  • Stick Shaker
  • Custom Sounds
  • 8 Liveries
  • Fully intractable cabin including: * Place & eat food * Place & Drink cans and coffee * Working Tables * Working Lavatory * Moving Seats * Working Blinds
  • Functioning Main & Cargo Door
  • Custom EFB including 5 apps: Airplane, Map, Notes, Navigraph, Simbrief

The Citation CJ3 is a twin-engine light jet aircraft developed and manufactured by American aerospace company Cessna. It is piloted by one or two and can carry up to nine passengers in its cabin. The aircraft is an advanced member of the renowned Citation family of jets, the first of which flew on September 15, 1969 and entered service in 1972. The CJ3 took its maiden flight on April 17, 2003 and entered service in 2004.

Engineers at Cessna developed the CJ3 by extending the cabin length of its predecessor, the CJ2. The CJ3 features a low-mounted main wing, a T-tail empennage, and retractable tricycle landing gear. It is powered by two Williams International FJ44-3A turbofan engines that are mounted to its upper rear fuselage. The aircraft is renowned for its versatility, reliability, great range, and passenger comfort. The cockpit boasts Rockwell Collins avionics with a full suite of advanced components, including GPS navigation, weather tracking, and electronic checklists.

The Citation CJ3 measures 51 feet, 2 inches in length, stands 15 feet, 2 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 53 feet, 4 inches. It has a range of 2,348 miles, a service ceiling of 45,000 feet above sea level, a maximum cruise speed of 479 miles per hour, and maximum climb rate of 4,478 feet per minute.

Specifications

LENGTH51 ft
HEIGHT15 ft
WINGSPAN53 ft
RANGE2,040 nm
CRUISE SPEED416 kt
NEVER EXCEED SPEED0.737 Mach
STALL SPEED86 kt
CLIMB RATE4,478 ft/m
TAKEOFF DISTANCE3,180 ft
LANDING DISTANCE2,770 ft
SERVICE CEILING45,000 ft
EMPTY WEIGHT8,000 lb
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT13,870 lb
MAX LANDING WEIGHT12,750 lb
FUEL CAPACITY4,732 lb
ENGINESWilliams FJ44-3A