CJ3 Numbers

[jagmagic]

Hello All

Just got a 2007 CJ3 and wanted to find out some info from the people that have been flying it. I have been flying the CJ1 for the past two years and the boss finally decided to upgrade.

Fuel burns 1 2 3 hours and so on
Good climb profile based on speed
True airspeeds typically up at 450

And anyother ifo you have be able to provided would be greatly appreciated.

Jag

 

[BoilerUP]

Here is some info a CJ3 operator passed on to me recently...

Here are some speed / fuel profiles for HSC.

FL450 - 410 TAS/ 780 pph
FL410 - 415 TAS/ 850 pph
FL350 - 415 TAS/ 1100 pph
FL310 - 420 TAS/ 1400 pph

As you can see, it's a very efficient machine. The 2+ will typically cruise in the high 30's, where I cruise the CJ3 in the 40's most of the time. I plan 1200 lbs for the 1st hour and 900 lbs after that.

Don't know how it relates to a CJ3, but I had a 2+ operator tell me he uses 230kts to .58M in the climb...if we used those speeds in the old II we'd NEVER get to altitude

I can't wait for our 2+ to get here...

 

[Tgaug6300]

Well, coming from the CJ1 the 3 is going to really spoil you! Those number look pretty darn close. I really love the CJ3!

BoilerUp, one question? Why does he operate his 2+ in the high 30s? The 2+ performs very similar to the 3 (only two feet shorter cabin).Anything over an hour and we usually go on up to the 40s with the 2+ and 3.

 

[BoilerUP]

BoilerUp, one question? Why does he operate his 2+ in the high 30s? The 2+ performs very similar to the 3 (only two feet shorter cabin).Anything over an hour and we usually go on up to the 40s with the 2+ and 3.

Perhaps my post was a little confusing...

The info I posted (quoted) was from a CJ3 pilot with only a little time in a 2+...perhaps he simply wasn't familiar enough with the performance and capabilities of the 2+? I've heard from more than one pilot that the CJ3 at least seems to have much more power than even the 2+...

The 2+ operator that said he flew 230kts to .58M has told me anything over 300nm he goes into the low 40s...also told me the 2+ would do FL430 in about 25 minutes at MGTOW as long as temps weren't ISA+10 or more.

I look forward to validating those numbers for myself!

 

[NewmanF16]

If you have access to the performance book that came with the plane, the numbers are spot on (if not a bit conservative). The other numbers posted look pretty close. You'll love the plane!