Citation X/X+ First delivered in 1996, the Citation X (or model 750) was created to help Cessna ditch the reputation that earned their Citation jets the nickname “slowtations,” due to their lackluster performance compared to Learjets at the time. Upon its introduction, the Citation X was the fastest civilian aircraft in the world, effectively vaulting […]
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Citation Mustang First delivered in 2006, the Citation Mustang (or Model 510) is one of only a few “very light jets” on the market today, and before the introduction of Cessna’s Citation M2, was considered Cessna’s “entry-level jet.” The Mustang typically seats four with two in the cockpit, but can sit five with a single
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CitationJet/Model 525 First delivered in 1993, the original CitationJet, or Model 525, was created as a replacement for the Citation I. Compared to the Citation I, the CitationJet has a modified fuselage, a new supercritical laminar flow wing, a new tail, and new avionics. Its cabin also has a lowered aisle for increased cabin height.
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Citation Excel For the Citation Excel, (Model 560XL) which entered production in 1996, Cessna’s goal was to create an aircraft similar to the Citation X that they could sell to a more traditional market that didn’t require the record-breaking performance specifications of the Citation X. The Excel’s cabin is similar to the X’s, albeit shorter, but
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Citation V The Citation V, also known as the Model 560, was created as a “stretched” version of the Citation II. The Citation V, production of which began in 1989, has a cabin that’s about a foot and a half longer than the II’s cabin. It also has upgraded engines and uses a Dual Collins
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Citation III While the Citation I and II were created to compete more closely with turboprops, Cessna decided to move forward with a midsize Citation to penetrate the growing corporate jet market. The Citation III was FAA certified in 1982. It typically seats eight passengers with two pilots. At the time of its introduction, it
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Citation I The Citation I, which was initially marketed as the Citation 500 (the prototype was called the FanJet 500), was Cessna’s first Citation. The Citation 500 received FAA certification in 1971. In 1976, Cessna improved upon the 500 with a longer wingspan, higher maximum gross weight and the addition of thrust reversers. The upgraded
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The Falcon 50EX and Citation X are two of the most popular mid/super-midsize jets in the world. They’re also two of the fastest. With a normal cruise speed of 511 knots, the Citation X is, in fact, the fastest midsize jet in the world. At 447 knots, the Falcon is significantly slower than the Citation,
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Since the early 2000s, the Citation Encore and Learjet 45XR have been two of the most popular light business jets in the industry. They’re both on the larger end of the light jet spectrum, though the Learjet is quite a bit bigger, as the 45XR seats eight passengers and the Encore seats seven. Each of
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Cessna’s Citation CJ3+ and Embraer’s Phenom 300 are two of the most advanced light jets on the market. The CJ3+ has been available since 2014, and the Phenom 300 has been available since 2009. Each plane operates at a similar cost with similar performance specs, with ranges close to 1,900 nautical miles. Both can also be
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