Cessna Citation VII
The Cessna Citation VII model 650 series is a midsize business jet produced by Cessna from 1992 until 2000. The Citation VII was a more powerful version of the Citation III and had a standard double-club interior which seats up to 8 passengers and 2 pilots.
Specifications
Exterior Dimensions
Wing span: 53 ft 6 in
Length: 55 ft 6 in
Height: 16 ft 10 in
Interior
Cabin height: 5.8 ft
Cabin width: 5.7 ft
Cabin Length: 18.7 ft
Cabin volume: 422 cu. ft.
Baggage volume: 61 cu.ft.
Seating: typically configured for 8 passengers 2 crew
Avionics
Dual Collins Pro Line avionics, TAWS B, RVSM, EFIS, MSP, TCAS II, APU, ADS-B
Engines
Manufacturer: Honeywell
Model: TFE731-4R-S2
Horsepower: 4080 lb thrust
Performance
Horsepower: 3650.00 | Gross Weight: 23,000 |
Top Speed: 473 | Empty Weight: 11,720 |
Cruise Speed: 452 | Fuel Capacity: 7;330 |
Stall Speed (dirty): 97 | Range: 1833nm |
Rate of Climb: 4315 fpm | Rate of Climb (One Engine): 805 |
Service Ceiling: 51,000 | Ceiling (One Engine): |
Takeoff | Landing |
Ground Roll: 4940 ft | Ground Roll: 2910 |
Takeoff Roll Over 50 ft: 5,150 | Landing Roll Over 50 ft: |
History
The Cessna Citation III (Model 650) is an American business jet with 2,350 nmi (4,350 km) of range produced by Cessna and part of the Citation Family Announced at the October 1976 NBAA convention, it made its maiden flight on May 30, 1979, received its type certification on April 30, 1982 and was delivered between 1983 and 1992. The cheaper Citation VI was produced from 1991 to 1995 and the more powerful Citation VII was offered between 1992 and 2000, 360 of all variants were delivered. An all new design, it had a 312 sq ft (29 m²) swept wing for a 22,000 lb (10 t) MTOW, a T-tail and two 3,650–4,080 lbf (16.2–18.1 kN) TFE731 turbofans. Its fuselage cross section and cockpit were kept in the later Citation X, Citation Excel and Citation Sovereign.
Design
The Cessna Citation III, VI, and VII (Model 650) are American manufactured business jets with a 2,350 NM range produced by Cessna. They are part of the classic Citation Family Announced at the October 1976 NBAA convention; it made its maiden flight on May 30, 1979, received its type certification on April 30, 198,2, and was manufactured between 1983 and 1992. The Citation VI was produced from 1991 to 1995 and the Citation VII was built between 1992 and 2000, 360 of all variants were delivered. An all new design, it had a 312 sq ft swept wing for a 22,000 lb MTOW, a T-tail and two 3,650–4,080 lbf Honeywell (Garrett Turbine) TFE731 turbofan engines. Its fuselage cross section and cockpit were used in the Citation X, Citation Excel, and Citation Sovereign.