PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
CESSNA CITATION III
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Aircraft Summary
The Cessna Citation III was the first of the Model 650 series of Citation jets, which are mid-sized, high-performance business jets. The Citation III led to the later development of the Citation VI and Citation VII. The 650 series was the second of six distinct “families” of jets marketed by Cessna Aircraft Company under its Cessna Citation brand. Cessna Citation III is capable of transporting up to 8 passengers.
History and Features
In 1974, Cessna studied a long range model 700 stretch of its original Citation I with the improvements giving it a transcontinental range.
Cessna announced the 10 to 15 passengers, Citation III in 1976. Scheduled for 1980, the model then presented had a cruciform tail and a cockpit similar to previous Citations. As the proposed three-engined Models 600 and 700 timing was inadequate, it would be powered by two TFE731 and would be lifted by a supercritical 35° swept wing. Its maximum cruise was targeted for 470kn, the long-range version had a 19,300lb gross weight and would cover 3,000 nmi.
Assembly of the first production aircraft began in January 1979 and the first prototype made its maiden flight in May.
The aircraft is flown by a crew of two and it can seat up to 13 passengers but a typical corporate interior will seat six to eight passengers.
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OVERVIEW
PASSENGERS*
8
CRUISE SPEED
875 kph / 543 mph
SPECIFICATIONS
CABIN LENGTH
5.6 m / 18’4″
CABIN WIDTH
1.68 m / 5’6″
CABIN HEIGHT
1.73 m / 5’8″
LUGGAGE SPACE
1.7 m / 5’6″
ENCLOSED LAVATORY
Yes
ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Yes
COMPARABLE AIRCRAFT
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- British Aerospace 125
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