Cessna Citation I

Anyone familiar with the private jet industry knows about Cessna’s line of Citation business jets: economic, high-performing, comfortable private jets that consistently stand out in the market. The Citation I is the original, turbo-fan-powered business jet in, what has come to be, the successful Citation family. Initial changes to the design of the Citation I included thrust reversers, a longer wingspan (47.1 ft.) and higher operating weights, and were conducted in the last stages of development to ensure maximum competition with other similar jets of its time. Two Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines provide a considerable amount of power to fly the small jet. Although advancements and improvements have been made to models since the Citation I, it still has a lot to offer in terms of performance. The Citation has a maximum payload of 2,097 lbs. Its maximum takeoff weight is 11,850 lbs. to reach a flight ceiling of 41,000 ft. The Citation I requires a crew of two, much like the Learjets. However, the Citation I S/P’s single-pilot configuration allows room for an extra passenger in the right seat of the flight deck. The “tight” cabin, measuring 12.7 ft. in length, 4.9 ft. in width and 4.3 ft. in height, can seat six passengers. In addition, it contains a full-width lavatory and a small galley/refreshment counter. In short, Cessna’s original Citation offered performance at a reasonable cost, when there was a definite need for a good, entry-level business jet.