Cessna Citation CJ3

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Cessna Citation CJ3 (VH-ZDM) taxiing at a major international airport, perfect for bizjet spotters.

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Aircraft

Citation CJ3 C25B

Standard/Corporate grey

VH-ZDM

Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Winglet Watcher

2 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Popular modern light business jet, upgrade of CJ3; known for efficiency, comfort, and avionics.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately common among business jets; hundreds worldwide but rare in public airline service.

Record Flights

Used for non-stop flights like Sydney–Auckland and other long regional business connections.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe type with few publicized incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service, modern business jet.

Specifications

Williams FJ44-3A

Engine

16.26 m

Wingspan

15.59 m

Length

3,778 km

Range

770 km/h

Speed

9 passengers

Capacity

6,291 kg

MTOW

4.62 m

Height

12.34 kN (2,820 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 4, ~77-83 dB

Noise