The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 stands as the flagship of the Citation light business jet family, offering transcontinental range and 11-passenger capacity in the light jet category. First flown on May 5, 2008, this twin-engine turbofan aircraft features a moderately swept wing borrowed from the Citation Sovereign and a distinctive T-tail configuration. With a maximum range of 2,165 nautical miles and cruise speed of 451 knots true airspeed, the CJ4 bridges the gap between light jets and midsize aircraft. The aircraft is manufactured by Textron Aviation (formerly Cessna Aircraft Company) at facilities in Wichita and Independence, Kansas.
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