Cessna 510 Citation Mustang
The Cessna Citation Mustang is a very light jet, sized and priced to be flown by a single owner-pilot rather than requiring a professional crew. It was among the first aircraft certified in the 'very light jet' category that emerged in the 2000s, aiming to make private jet travel more accessible than traditional business jets. Its compact size lets it use shorter runways than larger Citation models, opening up smaller regional airports for private jet travel. Production ended in 2017 as Cessna focused on other models in the Citation lineup.
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Cessna named the Mustang after the WWII P-51 fighter, breaking from its usual practice of naming Citations for places or adjectives.
Specifications
| Length | 12.4 m (41 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.2 m (43 ft) |
| Height | 4.1 m (13 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 5 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.9 t |
| Range | 1,167 NM (2,161 km) |
| Maximum speed | 420 kt (778 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,010 ft/min (15.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 948 m (3,110 ft) |
| Landing distance | 730 m (2,395 ft) |
| Engines | PW615F |
| Units built | 479 |
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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