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Cessna Citation I

The Citation I is the Model 500, Cessna's first Citation, a straight-wing jet with two Pratt and Whitney Canada JT15D-1 turbofans of 2,200 pounds of thrust each on the rear fuselage and a T-tail. The EASA data sheet gives a wingspan of 14.35 meters, a length of 13.35 meters, a height of 4.39 meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 5,148 kg at the later serial numbers and a ceiling of 41,000 feet. The cabin takes up to seven passengers with two pilots. Textron dates the first flight to September 1969.

Seats
Up to 7 passengers
Engines
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-1 turbofans at the tail
Max takeoff weight
11,300 lb (5,148 kg)
Cessna Citation I
Photo: Rob Hodgkins, CC BY-SA 2.0
Cessna Citation I seen from above: length 43 ft 10 in (13.35 m), wingspan 47 ft 1 in (14.35 m)
Drawing: cwsi.net, from published dimensions (a schematic, not to exact detail)

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Specifications

Length43 ft 10 in (13.35 m)
Wingspan47 ft 1 in (14.35 m)
Height14 ft 5 in (4.39 m)
Ceiling41,000 ft (12,500 m)
First flightSeptember 15, 1969
Entry into service1972
StatusIn service
Type codesICAO C500

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