Cessna 650 Citation 3
The Cessna Citation III/VI/VII family introduced a swept wing to the Citation lineup for the first time, giving it notably higher speed and altitude capability than the straight-winged Citations that came before it. That swept wing let it cruise faster and higher than most other business jets in its class at the time. It represented a shift in Cessna's Citation strategy toward larger, faster, longer-range cabin jets aimed at serious business travel rather than owner-pilots. Its cabin was also taller and more spacious than earlier Citation models, closer to a stand-up-height cabin passengers could move around in comfortably.
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The Citation III was the first Citation with a swept wing, letting it fly faster and higher than the straight-winged models before it.
Specifications
| Length | 16.6 m (55 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.9 m (52 ft) |
| Height | 4.6 m (15 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 10 |
| Persons on board | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.9 t |
| Range | 2,003 NM (3,710 km) |
| Maximum speed | 430 kt (796 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,805 ft/min (19.3 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,579 m (5,180 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,500 m (4,921 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,600 l |
| Engines | 2x Garrett TFE731-3 |
| Units built | 202 |
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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