Overview
The Cessna 500 Citation I is a small business jet produced by Cessna, the basis of the Citation family.
The Fanjet 500 prototype was announced in October 1968, first flew on September 15, 1969, and was certified as the 500 Citation on September 9, 1971. It was upgraded in 1976 as the Citation I, and the 501 Citation I/SP single-pilot variant was introduced in 1977. Production ended in 1985 with 689 of all variants produced.
The straight wing jet is powered by JT15D turbofans.
The aircraft was developed into the Citation II.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Wingspan | 14.35 m |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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