Cessna
Citation 500
The Citation 500 is the original straight-wing Citation business jet. It was developed for a simpler, quieter way for businesses to move beyond piston and turboprop transport, with the cabin, propulsion and wing configuration reflecting that particular place in the Citation range.
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Aircraft profile
Development and lineage
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Family
- Citation 500
- Aircraft category
- Business aircraft
- Propulsion
- Jet
Aircraft data
Key specifications
- PAX
- 6
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 1,130 nm
- Max operating speed
- 285 KIAS
- Max ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Engines
- 2
- Engine model
- Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1
- Thrust per engine
- 2,200 lbf
- MTOW
- 11,500 lbs
- Cabin height
- 51 in
- Cabin width
- 57 in
- Cabin length
- 151 in
- Cabin volume
- 230 cu ft
- Baggage volume
- 40 cu ft
- Overall length
- 43.5 ft
- Wingspan
- 43.8 ft
Overview
Program history
The design began as the Fanjet 500 and first flew in 1969, with certification following in 1971. It established the basic Citation emphasis on accessible business-jet operation and led to the improved Citation I and longer Citation II. This established the original Citation family.