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Old 28th May 2012, 16:28
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I flew a Bravo as a first officer and loved it but do beware the engine costs as they are very high for a small jet!
CJ2 is excellent but you are looking at $3 million minimum?
One aircraft which maybe worth considering if you are budget strapped is the Citation S2. I ferried a late model one to South Africa from Florida and was really impressed with the aircraft.
The normal Citation 2 struggles to climb above FL330 to FL340 heavy and is tight like the Bravo on range.
The Citation 2 carries 4800 ibs of fuel the S2 5800 giving it true long range ability.
It is a bit quicker than the 2 and will happily go to FL390 at grosse takeoff.
It has the 5 wing and is the shortest take off landing Citation.
Downside is the weeping wing deice.
But other than that great aeroplane and great range at low purchase cost!

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