Cessna · In Development
M2 Gen3
The M2 Gen3 is the emergency-autoland development of the compact Citation M2. It was developed for owner-pilots seeking additional automated assistance in a small business jet, with the cabin, propulsion and wing configuration reflecting that particular place in the Citation range.
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Aircraft profile
Development and lineage
- Current marketed name
- M2 Gen3
- Program / lineage
- M2 Gen2 → M2 Gen3
- Type / tags
- business_jet
- Launch & first flight
- Unveiled Oct 2024; first flight Jun 2, 2026
- Certification / entry into service
- Certification pending; EIS planned 2027
- Current lifecycle / stage
- Flight test / certification
Aircraft data
Key specifications
- Range
- 1,550 nm
- Speed and ceiling
- 404 ktas; FL410; Mmo 0.71
- Field performance
- TO 3,210 ft; landing 2,590 ft
- Cabin
- 11 ft L × 58 in W × 57 in H
- Engines, capacity and weight
- 2× Williams FJ44-1AP-21, 1,965 lbf ea; max passengers 7 on current page; MTOW 10,700 lb
- Data basis
- Manufacturer preliminary/development figures; subject to certification
Pre-certification; OEM notes preliminary where applicable
Overview
Program history
The M2 Gen3 continues the M2 Gen2 platform while incorporating Garmin Emergency Autoland as part of Textron’s wider Gen3 light-jet program. The intent is to extend assistance and passenger protection without moving customers to a larger cabin class. Development targets should remain separate from certified earlier-model performance.