Head to head
Cirrus Vision Jet vs Cessna Citation M2
For transcontinental work, take the M2. For the 300–800 nm missions that make up most private flying, the Vision Jet lands closer to where you are going and costs less to get there.
- Category
- Twin-engine light jet
Specification
Side by side
| Specification | Cirrus Vision Jet | Cessna Citation M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1 × Williams FJ33-5A | 2 × FJ44-1AP-21 |
| Max cruise | 311 KTAS | 404 KTAS |
| Max range | 1,275 nm | 1,550 nm |
| Balanced field | 3,192 ft | 3,210 ft |
| Whole-airframe parachute | Standard | Not available |
| Emergency autoland | Standard | Not available |
Where the Cessna Citation M2 wins
Faster in cruise, longer legs, and the Citation service network — the most established support infrastructure in light-jet aviation.
Where the Vision Jet wins
Short-field access, single-pilot economics, and a safety package the M2 has no equivalent to.
The verdict
For transcontinental work, take the M2. For the 300–800 nm missions that make up most private flying, the Vision Jet lands closer to where you are going and costs less to get there.
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