Aircraft Fast Facts
The Citation X was first announced in 1990. The first delivery was to Arnold Palmer in August of 1996.
Citation Columbus was announced in 2008.
The Citation Sovereign was first announced in 1998. The first delivery was in September of 2004.
The Citation XLS+ was first announced in 2006. The first flight was in 2007.
The Citation Encore+ was first announced in 2005.
The Citation CJ3 was first announced in 2002. The first delivery was in December of 2004.
The Citation CJ2+ was first announced in 2004. The first delivery was in 2006.
The Citation CJ1+ was first announced in 2004. October 2004 marked the first flight.
The Citation Mustang was first announced in 2002. October 2004 marked the first flight. April 2007 was the first retail delivery.
The first production Citation CJ4 took it's first flight on August 19, 2008.
Citation X
The Citation X was first announced in 1990. The first delivery was to Arnold Palmer in August of 1996.
Aircraft: Citation XModel: 750
Seats: 2 crew + 8 passengers
First year produced: 1996
Total delivered in 2007: 17
Total delivered by end of 2007: 279
Engines: Two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1
Avionics: Honeywell Primus 2000
Speed: 525 knots, or approximately 605 miles per hour
Range: 3,070 nautical miles
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Great history:
- 1990 the Citation X was announced
- September 1993 was the first roll-out of the prototype
- September 1994 was the first production roll-out, unit number 0001
- May 1996 FAA type certification was granted
- August 1996 the first delivery was to Arnold Palmer
- August 1999 was the 100th roll-out
- October 2002 was the 200th delivery
- October 2003 the upgraded version, that provides additional interior enhancements, was announced
- 2005 was the 250th delivery
In 2007:
- August 2007 marked one million flight hours
Citation Columbus
Citation Columbus was announced in 2008.
Aircraft: Citation ColumbusSeats: N/A
First year produced:
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW810
Avionics: Collins Pro Line Fusion
Speed: 488 knots
Range: 4,000 nautical miles
Citation Sovereign
The Citation Sovereign was first announced in 1998. The first delivery was in September of 2004.
Aircraft: Citation SovereignModel: 680
Seats: 2 crew + 9 passengers
First year produced: 2004
Total delivered in 2007: 64
Cumulative delivered by end of 2007: 176
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW306C
Avionics: Honeywell Epic
Speed: 458 knots, or approximately 527 miles per hour
Range: 2,847 nautical miles
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Great history:
- October 1998 the Citation Sovereign was announced
- February 2002 marked the first flight of the prototype
- June 2002 the first production Citation Sovereign (unit number 001), completed its first flight
- August 2003 was the first production roll-out, unit number 003
- June 2004 FAA type certification was granted
- September 2004 was the first delivery
- April 2005 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Joint Aviation Authorities certification was granted
- November 2006 the 100th Citation Sovereign was delivered
In 2007:
- November 2007 marked more than 100,000 hours of flight time accumulated
Citation XLS+
The Citation XLS+ was first announced in 2006. The first flight was in 2007.
Aircraft: Citation XLS+Model: 560XL
Seats: 2 crews + 9 passengers
First year produced: 2008
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW545C
Avionics: Proline 21
Speed: 440 knots
Range: 1,858 nautical miles
Citation Encore+
The Citation Encore+ was first announced in 2005.
Aircraft: Citation Encore+Model: 560
Seats: 2 crew + 8 passengers
First year produced:
Total delivered in 2007: 23
Total delivered by end of 2007: 23
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW535B
Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21
Speed: 428 knots, or approximately 493 miles per hour
Range: 1,780 nautical miles
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Great history:
- November 2005 the Citation Encore+ was announced as the successor to the Citation Encore
- March 2006 marked the first flight
- October 2006 was the first public debut
- December 2006 FAA type certification was granted
Citation CJ3
The Citation CJ3 was first announced in 2002. The first delivery was in December of 2004.
Aircraft: Citation CJ3Model: 525B
Seats: 2 crew + 6 passengers
First year produced: 2004
Total delivered in 2007: 78
Total delivered by end of 2007: 204
Engines: Two Williams FJ44-3A
Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21
Speed: 417 knots, or approximately 480 miles per hour
Range: 1,875 nautical miles
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Great history:
- September 2002 the Citation CJ3 was announced
- April 2003 marked the first flight of the prototype
- October 2004 FAA type certification was granted
- December 2004 was the first delivery
- August 2006 the 100th was delivered
Citation CJ2+
The Citation CJ2+ was first announced in 2004. The first delivery was in 2006.
Aircraft: Citation CJ2+Model: 525A
Seats: 2 crew + 7 passengers
First year produced: 2005
Total delivered in 2007: 44
Total delivered by end of 2007: 80
Engine: Two Williams FJ44-3A-24
Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21
Speed: 418 knots, or approximately 481 miles per hour
Range: 1,613 nautical miles
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Great history:
- October 2004 the Citation CJ2+ was announced as the successor to the Citation CJ2
- April 2005 marked the first flight
- October 2005 FAA type certification was granted
- July 2006 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification was granted
Citation CJ1+
The Citation CJ1+ was first announced in 2004. October 2004 marked the first flight.
Aircraft: Citation CJ1+Model: 525
Seats: 2 crew + 5 passengers
First year produced: 2005
Total delivered in 2007: 34
Total delivered by end of 2007: 59
Engine: Two Williams FJ44-1AP
Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21
Speed: 389 knots, or approximately 448 miles per hour
Range: 1,300 nautical miles
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Great history:
- October 2004 the Citation CJ1+ was announced as the successor to the Citation CJ1
- October 2004 marked the first flight
- June 2005 FAA type certification was granted
- March 2006 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification was granted
Citation Mustang
The Citation Mustang was first announced in 2002. October 2004 marked the first flight. April 2007 was the first retail delivery.
Aircraft: Citation MustangModel: 510
Seats: 2 crew + 4 passengers
First year produced: 2006
Total delivered in 2007: 45
Total delivered by end of 2007: 46
Engine: Two Pratt & Whitney PW615F
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Speed: 340 knots, or approximately 391 miles per hour
Range: 1,150 nautical miles
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Great history:
- September 2002 Cessna announced the Citation Mustang, a new entry level business jet
- April 2005 marked the first flight of the prototype
- May 2006 was the first roll-out
- June 2006 the first Independence-built, unit number 0003, took flight
- September 2006 FAA type certification was granted, making it the world’s first fully certified new-generation entry level business jet
- November 2006 was the first delivery, which was leased back to Cessna as a company demonstrator
In 2007:
- April 2007 was the first retail delivery to Dave and Dawn Good of GOODE Ski Technologies
- May 2007 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification was granted
Citation CJ4
The first production Citation CJ4 took it's first flight on August 19, 2008.
Aircraft: Citation CJ4Model: 525C
Seats: 2 crew + 8 passengers
First year produced: n/a
Total delivered in 2007: n/a
Engines: Two Williams FJ44-4A
Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21
Speed: 435 knots, or approximately 501 miles per hour
Range: 1,825 nautical miles
October 1984 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208.
October 1986 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208B
Caravan 675
October 1984 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208.
Aircraft: CaravanModel: 208
Seats: 10
First year produced: 1985
Total delivered in 2007: 12
Total delivered by end of 2007: 415
Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A
Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible
Avionics: Bendix/King Silver Crown
Speed: 186 knots, or approximately 214 miles per hour
Range: 866 nautical miles
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Aircraft: Caravan Amphibian
Model: 208
Seats: 10
First year produced: 1985
Total delivered in 2007: Delivery information above
Competitors: None
Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A
Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible
Avionics: Bendix/King Silver Crown
Speed: 162 knots, 187 miles per hour
Range: 790 nautical miles
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Great history:
- October 1984 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208
- 1985 the Caravan 208 was approved for floats and amphibious-type floats to be installed in aftermarket
- February 1985 the first delivery of the Caravan 208 was to Federal Express
- September 1997 Cessna announced the introduction of the Caravan 675 that replaced the standard Caravan - the new 675 model used the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A engine which delivers 675 SHP
- April 1998 the first customer delivery of a new Caravan 675
In 2007:
- April 2007 the Caravan accumulated more than 10 million flight hours
Grand Caravan
October 1986 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208B
Aircraft: Grand CaravanModel: 208B
Seats: 12
First year produced: 1986
Total delivered in 2007: 68
Total delivered by end of 2007: 1,295
Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A
Avionics: Bendix/King Silver Crown
Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible
Speed: 186 knots, or approximately 214 miles per hour
Range: 1,188 nautical miles
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Aircraft: Caravan Super Cargomaster
Model: 208B
Seats: 2
First year produced: 1986
Total delivered in 2007: Delivery information above
Price: $1.910 million
Competitors: None
Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A
Propeller: McCauley Three-Bladed, Full Feathering, Reversible
Avionics: Bendix/King Silver Crown
Speed: 175 knots, 202 miles per hour
Range: 862 nautical miles
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Great history:
- October 1986 FAA type certification was granted to the Caravan 208B
In 2007:
- September 2007 the Garmin G1000 was announced as standard equipment for all Caravan models – 208, 208B and the Super Cargomaster – beginning in 2008
- September 2007 Cessna announced it will offer optional TKS ice protection from Aerospace Systems & Technology, Inc. on cargo pod-equipped Caravans scheduled for delivery during the first half of 2008
The Cessna model 162 is an all-metal, single engine piston, high-wing monoplane with a two-person seating capacity including the pilot.
The Skyhawk was initially produced from 1955-1986. Skyhawk production began again in 1997 and continues.
July 1996 Cessna flew the first Model 182 Skylane produced in more than 10 years.
August 1996 marked the first flight of new Turbo 206 Stationair prototype.
First year produced: 2003.
First year produced: 2003.
SkyCatcher
The Cessna model 162 is an all-metal, single engine piston, high-wing monoplane with a two-person seating capacity including the pilot.
Aircraft: SkyCatcher
Model: 162
Seats: 2
Engine: Continental 0-200D
Avionics: Garmin G300
Speed:
Range:
Skyhawk
The Skyhawk was initially produced from 1955-1986. Skyhawk production began again in 1997 and continues.
Aircraft: SkyhawkModel: 172 thru 172R
Seats: 4
First year produced: 1955-1986, 1997-present
Total delivered in 2007: 133
Total delivered by end of 2007: 37,526
Engine: Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Avionics: ARC – Bendix King - Honeywell
Propeller: McCauley Prop, Two-Bladed Fixed Pitch
Speed: 123 knots, or approximately 141 miles per hour
Range: 687 nautical miles
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Aircraft: Skyhawk
Model: 172S
Seats: 4
First year produced: 1998
Total delivered in 2007: 240
Total delivered by end of 2007: 2,646
Competitors: Piper Warrior, Diamond DA40
Engine: Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Propeller: McCauley Prop, Two-Bladed Fixed Pitch
Speed: 126 knots, or approximately 145 miles per hour
Range: 638 nautical miles
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Great history:
- April 1995 marked the first flight of the prototype
- June 1996 FAA type certification was granted
- July 1996 production began in Independence
- November 1996 was the first Independence-built roll-out
- January 1997 the first delivery was to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for their annual sweepstakes
- March 1998 the SP (“Special Performance”) was announced
- July 1998 marked the first delivery of Skyhawk SP
- July 2004 the Garmin G1000 was selected as an avionics upgrade
In 2007:
- October 2007 Cessna announced it will offer the Thielert turbo diesel engine in the Skyhawk 172S with deliveries set to begin in mid-2008
Skylane
July 1996 Cessna flew the first Model 182 Skylane produced in more than 10 years.
Aircraft: SkylaneModel: 182
Seats: 4
First year produced: 1956-1986, 1997-present
Total delivered in 2007: 161
Total delivered by end of 2007: 22,336
Engine: Textron Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Propeller: McCauley Prop, Three-Bladed Constant Speed
Speed: 150 knots, or approximately 172 miles per hour
Range: 930 nautical miles
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Aircraft: Turbo Skylane
Model: 182
Seats: 4
First year produced: 1980
Total delivered in 2007: 140
Total delivered by end of 2007: 901
Competitors: Piper 6XT, Socata Trinidad GT
Engine: Textron Lycoming TIO-540-AK1A
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Propeller: McCauley Prop, Heated, Three-Bladed Constant Speed
Speed: 176 knots, or approximately 202 miles per hour
Range: 971 nautical miles
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Great history:
- July 1996 Cessna flew the first Model 182 Skylane produced in more than 10 years
- October 1996 FAA type certification was granted
- November 1996 production began in Independence
- February 1997 was the first Independence-built roll-out
- April 1997 the first delivery was to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) for their annual sweepstakes
- October 2000 the Turbo Skylane, model T182T, was announced
- May 2001 marked the first delivery of the T182 Skylane and T182T Turbo Skylane
- October 2002 the Garmin G1000 was selected as an avionics upgrade option
Stationair
August 1996 marked the first flight of new Turbo 206 Stationair prototype.
Aircraft: StationairModel: 206
Seats: 6
First year produced: 1963-1987, 1998-present
Total delivered in 2007: 20
Total delivered by end of 2007: 5,510
Engines: Textron Lycoming IO-540-AC1A5
Propeller: McCauley Prop, Three-Bladed Constant Speed
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Speed: 151 knots, or approximately 174 miles per hour
Range: 594 nautical miles
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Aircraft: Turbo Stationair
Model: 206
Seats: 6
First year produced: 1966
Total delivered in 2007: 111
Total delivered by end of 2007: 3,187
Competitors: Piper 6XT
Mooney Acclaim
Engines: Textron Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A
Propeller: McCauley Prop, Heated, Three-Bladed Constant Speed
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Speed: 178 knots, or approximately 205 miles per hour
Range: 559 nautical miles
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Great history:
- August 1996 marked the first flight of new Turbo 206 Stationair prototype
- November 1996 marked the first flight of the 206 Stationair prototype
- August 1997 the re-entry of the Model 206H Stationair and T206H Turbo Stationair into the single engine lineup was announced
- August 1997 production began in Independence
- September 1998 FAA type certification was granted for the Turbo Stationair T206
- October 1998 FAA type certification was granted for the Stationair 206
- September 2004 the Garmin G1000 was certified on the T206H Turbo Stationair
- October 2004 the Garmin G1000 was certified on the 206H
350
First year produced: 2003.
Aircraft: Cessna 350Model: 350
Seats: 4
First year produced: 2003
Total delivered in 2007: 35*
*Following the Cessna acquisition, one Cessna 350 was delivered in 2007.
Total delivered by end of 2007: 152
Engine: Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-550-N
Avionics: Garmin G1000
Propeller: Three-Blade Constant Speed with Polished Spinner
Speed: 191 knots, or approximately 220 miles per hour
Range: 1280 nautical miles
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Great history:
- 2002 introduced as an all-electric aircraft
- 2003 FAA type certification was granted
- 2005 the Garmin G1000 was introduced
In 2007:
- December 2007 the name was changed to the Cessna 350
400
First year produced: 2003.
Aircraft: Cessna 400Model: 400
Seats: 4
First year produced: 2004
Total delivered in 2007: 119*
*Following the Cessna acquisition, one Cessna 400 was delivered in 2007.
Total delivered by end of 2007: 380
Engine:Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM)TSIO-550-C
Avionics: Garmin G1000 WAAS
Propeller: Three-Blade Constant Speed with Polished Spinner
Speed: 235 knots, or approximately 270 miles per hour
Range: 1148 nautical miles
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Great history:
- 2002 introduced as an all-electric aircraft
- 2004 FAA type certification was granted
- 2005 the Garmin G1000 was introduced
In 2007:
- December 2007 the name was changed to the Cessna 400
Cessna's first new trainer in eight years, is introduced and establishes a new single-day sales record for the company.
The 172 was introduced in 1956 and became the most popular airplane in history.
The first production C-34 was sold in 1935.
Cessna's first business jet, the Fanjet 500, officially named the Citation makes its maiden flight on Septermber 15, 1969.
Cessna's delivered its 1,000th Golden Eagle in 1975.
Model 150
Cessna's first new trainer in eight years, is introduced and establishes a new single-day sales record for the company.
Aircraft: 150Known As: 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M
Wingspan: 33 feet 4 inches
Maximum Range: 750 nm
Maximum Speed: 107 knots
Engine: Continental O-200-A
Propeller: McCauley
Seating: 2
Total Built: 684
Production Date: 1959
Price: $6,995 (standard plane)
Aircraft: 150
Known As: Commuter, Aerobat
Wingspan: 32 feet 2 inches
Maximum Range: 660 nm
Maximum Speed: 108 knots
Engine: Continental O-200-A
Propeller: McCauley
Seating: 2
Total Built: 3095
Production Date: 1975 – 1977
Price: $18,255 (average)
Model 172
The 172 was introduced in 1956 and became the most popular airplane in history.
Aircraft: 172
Known As: 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F, 172G, 172H, 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172Q, 172RG, R172K, P172
Wingspan: 36 feet
Maximum Range: 655 nm
Maximum Speed: 117 knots
Engine: Continental O-300-A
Propeller: McCauley
Seating: 4
Total Built: 1178
Production Date: 1956
Price: $8,750 (average)
Aircraft: 172
Known As: SKYHAWK, HAWK XP, REIMS ROCKET
Wingspan: 35 feet 10 inches
Maximum Range: 720 nm
Maximum Speed: 145 knots
Engine: Lycoming O-360-F1A6
Propeller: McCauley
Seating: 4
Total Built: 14
Production Date: 1985
Model C-34
The first production C-34 was sold in 1935.
Aircraft: C-34
Wingspan: 34 ft 2 inches
Maximum Range: 550 nm
Maximum Speed: 140 knots
Engine: Warner Series 40/50, 145 hp, 7 cylinder radial
Propeller: Curtiss-Reed
Seating: 4
Total Built: 42
Production Date: 1935 – 1936
Price: $4,985 (standard plane)
Model 500
Cessna's first business jet, the Fanjet 500, officially named the Citation makes its maiden flight on Septermber 15, 1969.
Aircraft: Citation 500
Known As:
Wingspan: 43 feet 11 inches
Maximum Range: 790 nm
Maximum Speed:
Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1 turbofan engines
Seating: 6
Total Built: 349
Production Date: 1971 - 1977
421 Golden Eagle
Cessna's delivered its 1,000th Golden Eagle in 1975.
Aircraft: 421 Golden Eagle
Wingspan: 39.86 feet
Maximum Range: 1,713 nm
Maximum Speed: 240 knots
Engine: (2) Continental GTSIO-520-D
Propeller: McCauley
Seating: 7 to 10 depending on configuration
Total Built: 200
Production Date: 1967
Price: $160,000
Aircraft: 421 Golden Eagle
Wingspan: 36 feet 11 inches
Maximum Range: 1320 nm
Maximum Speed: 258 knots
Engine: (2) Continental GTSIO-520-N
Propeller: McCauley
Seating: 8 standard
Total Built: 9
Production Date: 1986
Price: $291,750
