Cessna 501 Citation 1SP
The Cessna Citation I was the first of the hugely successful Citation business-jet family. It used straight wings and modest turbofans to combine jet travel with short-runway capability and manageable operating costs. The 501SP added a single-pilot approval, an important advantage for owner-operators.
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Did you know?
The original Citation's modest speed next to rival jets earned it the nickname 'Slowtation' among business-aviation pilots.
Specifications
| Length | 13.3 m (44 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.3 m (44 ft) |
| Height | 4.2 m (14 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 6 |
| Persons on board | 8 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6 t |
| Range | 1,300 NM (2,408 km) |
| Maximum speed | 357 kt (661 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 82 kt (152 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 38,000 ft (11,582 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,719 ft/min (13.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 893 m (2,930 ft) |
| Landing distance | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,370 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 |
| Units built | 312 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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