Cessna 650 (Citation III)

Cessna 650: Mid-sized, long-range corporate jet

It was a giant step forward for Cessna when they unveiled the Citation III in 1983. The Citation III became one of the best-selling mid-size jets of its era. With a range of 2,000 miles and cruising speeds of Mach .83, this aircraft can go to different places fast. This aircraft was designed for speed. Its new design was built around a swept, super-critical wing designed for high-speed, long-range flight. The Citation III has a newly designed fuselage, and “T” tail. To help reduce surface drag this aircraft was designed with light-weight composites and smooth-bonded materials.

Inside, passengers can enjoy a quiet spacious cabin with comfortable seating, a fully enclosed lavatory with a functioning sink, and a “stand-up” cabin. A typical configuration includes a 4-place club section with two forward-facing seats all the way aft and either a single or two-place divan in the forward cabin. Roomy baggage space with 61 cubic feet will be ample for all your suitcases.

In 1992, Cessna released the Citation VII. This model, by far the most popular variant of the Citation 650 series, was in production for eight years. Its cabin was re-designed to reduce ambient noise and it was equipped with more powerful engines to fly faster and farther.

To this day, the Citation 650 continues to be an efficient, proven performer that is a popular choice among private jet charter customers. With great range, ample speed, and a spacious cabin to complete trips between any Midwest City to either coast or a trip of London to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Citation 650 series is a solid choice that will still be revered for many years to come.

General Characteristics

• Length: 55 ft 6 in (16.92 m)
• Wingspan: 53 ft 6 in (16.31 m)
• Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m)
• Wing area: 312 sq ft (29.0 m2)
• Powerplant: 2 × Garrett TFE731-3B-100S Turbofans, 3,650 lbf (16.2 kN) thrust each

Performance

• Cruise speed: 544 mph (473 kn; 875 km/h)
• Range: 2,038 nm (3,774 km)
• Service ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
• Rate of climb: 3,700 ft/min (19 m/s)

Aircraft Data

RocketRoute added advanced performance data for the following profiles:

• Cruise (Intermediate, Maximum Range, Maximum Thrust, SE Intermediate, SE Maximum Range, SE Maximum Thrust)
• Climb (250 kias / 0.67M, 300 kias / 0.70M, Max Rate)
• Descent (Normal, Idle Power, High Speed)
• Holding
• Mass & Balance