The Cessna Citation

Wing span: 13.3 m (43 ft 9 in)
Length: 13.3 m (43 ft 6 in)
Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 4 in)
Weight (empty): 2,900 kg (6,390 lb)
Weight (maximum takeoff): 5,215 kg (11,500 lb)
Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney JT15D turbofans
Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Corp., Wichita, Kans.

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The Cessna Citation

THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR BUSINESS JET
Named for the famous thoroughbred racehorse, the Citation fanjet series was introduced in 1971 and proved to be an immediate success. The original Citation could carry seven passengers. Its modest range of 1,900 kilometers (1,200) miles and cruising speed of 560 kilometers (350 miles) per hour fit the profile of most domestic business flights. It was small enough to land on short runways and was easy to handle, quiet, economical, and affordable.

Cessna developed the Citation to fill the gap between turboprop aircraft and larger or more expensive business jets, such as the Falcon 20 and Gulfstream II. The series has remained a continuing success story. It has twice won the Collier Trophy, aviation's highest award: in 1985 for its "unparalleled passenger safety record," and in 1996 for the Citation X design team.

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	CESSNA CITATION 501CCThis Cessna Citation, the second built, first flew on January 23, 1970. It spent its life as a test bed vehicle for subsequent Citation series aircraft and engines, instruments and components, systems evaluations, and icing testing and certification. Lent by Cessna Aircraft Corporation
	SPECIFICATIONS Wing span: 13.3 m (43 ft 9 in) Length: 13.3 m (43 ft 6 in) Height: 4.4 m (14 ft 4 in) Weight (empty): 2,900 kg (6,390 lb) Weight (maximum takeoff): 5,215 kg (11,500 lb) Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney JT15D turbofans Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Corp., Wichita, Kans.

Updated: 06/16/98
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