Textron Aviation Citation M2 Gen2
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Textron Aviation Citation M2 Gen2

The M2 Gen2 is the entry point to the Citation family, a single-pilot twinjet with Garmin G3000 avionics and Williams FJ44 engines that cruises at 404 knots over 1,550 nm. The Gen2 update refreshed the cabin with new seats, lighting and wireless connectivity, keeping the M2 a popular step-up for owner-pilots.

In short: The Textron Aviation Citation M2 Gen2 is a Light Jet with a range of 1,550 nm, a cruise speed of 404 knots and room for 5 passengers. It lists at about $6.1M new and costs roughly $1,300 an hour to operate (estimate).

1,550 nm
Range
404 kts
Max cruise
5–7
Passengers
$6.1M
New price

Highlights

  • Single-pilot jet with 404 kt cruise
  • Garmin G3000 touchscreen avionics
  • Entry-level Citation pricing

Performance

Range
1,550 nm
Max cruise
404 kts
Max Mach
0.71
Max altitude
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
3,210 ft
Landing distance
2,590 ft
MTOW
10,700 lb
Engines
2 × Williams FJ44-1AP-21
Fuel burn
120 gal/hr

Cabin

Passengers
5 / 7
Cabin length
11 ft
Cabin width
4.8 ft
Cabin height
4.8 ft
Cabin volume
200 cu ft
Baggage
46 cu ft
Min. crew
1

Economics

New price
$6.1M
Variable cost / hr
$1,300
Fixed cost / yr
$450,000
First delivery
2022
Units built
100
Pre-owned range
$4.5M – $5.8M

Estimates. Operating costs and pre-owned prices are modelled from industry benchmarks and updated quarterly. Data reviewed 2026-09-11. Sources & methodology.

Pre-owned range & Residual value curve

Pre-owned range

$4.5M – $5.8M

Estimates. Operating costs and pre-owned prices are modelled from industry benchmarks and updated quarterly.

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Residual value curve

Estimated value retention over 10 years from new, by category depreciation model.

02754811080: 100%1: 88%2: 82%3: 77%4: 71%5: 67%6: 62%7: 58%8: 54%9: 50%10: 47%012345678910

Year 10: 47% ≈ $2.9M

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