Cessna 550 Citation 2
The Cessna Citation II is a mid-size member of the original Citation lineup, stretched and re-engined from the very first Citation 500 for extra cabin space and range. Its straight wing and forgiving handling carried over the same approachable design philosophy that made the original Citation popular with owner-pilots. It became one of the most widely produced business jets of its era, valued for its low operating costs relative to larger cabin jets. Many remain in active charter and private use today, decades after production ended.
Did you know?
The US Navy flew a militarised Citation II variant, the T-47A, as a radar-intercept training aircraft during the 1980s.
Specifications
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 8 |
| Persons on board | 12 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6 t |
| Range | 1,830 NM (3,389 km) |
| Maximum speed | 410 kt (759 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 82 kt (152 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,040 ft/min (15.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 990 m (3,248 ft) |
| Landing distance | 930 m (3,051 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,330 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4 |
| Units built | 688 |
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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