Cessna Citation II
Cessna · C550
Citation II, one of the most produced business jets ever. Air ambulance and charter operations worldwide.
Jet twin certified to FL450. Cruises at Mach 0.70. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.
2x JetSmall+RECAT FFL450 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Small+ (S+) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (FL450) |
| Max climb rate | 2,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 120 kts |
| Landing speed | 130 kts |
| Cruise speed | M0.70 (~384 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | M0.70 (~425 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 6,076 ft / 1.00 nm / 1,852 m |
| Landing field length | 5,651 ft / 0.93 nm / 1,722 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
Where you'll see it
The Cessna Citation II is a business jet that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.