Cessna 551 Citation 2SP
The Cessna Citation II/SP was a stretched development of the Citation I, offering a larger cabin and more range while keeping the family’s straight-wing short-field qualities. The SP designation allowed single-pilot operation, a useful feature for owner-operators. It is an early example of Cessna making business jets practical for smaller companies.
Did you know?
The Citation II stretched the original Citation I's fuselage by about 1.1 metres for a roomier cabin and more range.
Specifications
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 7 |
| Persons on board | 11 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 6.8 t |
| Range | 1,800 NM (3,334 km) |
| Maximum speed | 400 kt (741 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 82 kt (152 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,625 ft/min (18.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 911 m (2,989 ft) |
| Landing distance | 680 m (2,231 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 3,200 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 |
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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