Very Light Jet6 seats1,550 nm
Cessna CitationM2 Gen2
Entry point to the Citation family. Short field performance is strong for a jet and operating costs sit near the bottom of the jet market.
The aircraft
Where the Citation M2 Gen2 fits
Entry point to the Citation family. Short field performance is strong for a jet and operating costs sit near the bottom of the jet market.
A very light jet is the cheapest way to put a small group on a jet. Cabins are seated rather than stand up, baggage volume is tight, and most of the class needs a fuel stop on anything approaching transcontinental.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 plans out near 2h 52m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 5h 24m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4.75 ft high by 4.8 ft wide across 11 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Very Light Jet |
| Typical seating | 6 passengers |
| Published range | 1,550 nm / 2,871 km |
| Typical cruise | 404 kt / 465 mph |
| Cabin height | 4.75 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.8 ft |
| Cabin length | 11 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 181 cu ft |
| Baggage | 46 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Belted, curtained |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 3,210 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the Citation M2 Gen2
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 carry?
Typical charter seating is 6. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 6. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2?
Published maximum range is 1,550 nautical miles, about 2,871 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2?
Typical cruise is 404 knots, which is about 465 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 52m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 3,210 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 have a lavatory?
Belted, curtained lavatory. It is a belted seat behind a curtain rather than a separate room, which is worth knowing before a long sector.
Alternatives
Other very light jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 4 | 1,178 nm | 405 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II | 5 | 1,547 nm | 422 kt | 4.8 ft |
| Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | 5 | 1,275 nm | 311 kt | 4.1 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.