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Cessna Citation III
The Citation III is the Model 650, Cessna's first swept-wing Citation, with two Honeywell TFE731-3B-100S turbofans of 3,650 pounds of thrust each on the rear fuselage and a T-tail. AOPA gives a wingspan of 53 feet 6 inches, a length of 55 feet 6 inches, a maximum takeoff weight of 22,000 pounds and a maximum cruise speed of 472 knots. The usual layout seats six, and up to nine fit in a dense one. The prototype first flew in 1979 and 202 were built.
- Cruise speed
- 472 knots (870 km/h)
- Seats
- Typically 6 passengers (up to 9)
- Engines
- Two Honeywell TFE731-3B-100S turbofans at the tail
- Max takeoff weight
- 22,000 lb (9,979 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 55 ft 6 in (16.92 m) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 53 ft 6 in (16.31 m) |
| Height | 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m) |
| First flight | May 1979 |
| Entry into service | 1983 |
| Number built | 202 built |
| Status | In service |
| Type codes | ICAO C650 |
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