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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
III is one private jet that strikes the perfect balance between
cost, performance, and comfort. It can fly from the Midwest to either
coast, or nonstop from New York to Miami or Dallas.
The interior of the Citation III was designed to look and feel
like the interior of a much larger, more expensive private jet.
The cabin of the Citation III has a volume of 438 cubic feet and
is about 5.7 feet high. Special headliner lighting and window design
provide bright, indirect lighting, giving the cabin a spacious,
open feel. The cabin holds eight passengers in seats that recline,
swivel, and have adjustable armrests and footrests. There is an
available 61 cubic feet of baggage space. Best of all, travel in
the Citation III is fairly quiet due to its compliance with the
FAR part 36 noise standards.
One of the best features of the Citation is that it is fast. It
was designed for optimal speed: the body utilizes lightweight composites
wherever possible and smooth, bonded metal surfaces to cut down
on drag. It climbs quickly to its flight level of 43,000 feet where
it can cruise at a maximum speed of .81 to .83 Mach (455 knots).
Its maximum range with four passengers is 2,920 miles (2,530 nautical
miles). At the time of its release, the Citation III had the longest
range and fastest overall cruise speed of any midsized jet.
Flights in the Citation III are smooth even in turbulence, as are
taxiing and landings are due to the trailing link landing gear.
Pilots report excellent control and smooth performance in stalls,
easy landings, and very effective brakes. The two Honeywell TFE731-3B-100S
engines are reliable and allow for great flexibility in flight operations.
The Honeywell digital SPZ-8000 flight control system comes standard
in Citation IIIs. It includes many safety checkup systems that are
uncomplicated, so checking the status of many vital flight systems
is literally as easy as pressing a button. The Citation III is certified
to FAR part 25 safety standards, the same standards that commercial
jets must adhere to.
In short, Cessna set out to build a private jet that would meet
the needs of private jet business travelers in range and speed while
keeping costs low and performance high. The resulting Citation III
is a low-priced business jet that delivers comfortable travel accommodations,
economic operating costs, and good speed and range.
Powerplants
S/II - Two 11.1kN (2500lb) Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D4Bs turbofans.
Performance
S/II - Cruising speed 746km/h (403kt). Initial rate of climb 3040ft/min.
Range with two crew, four passengers and reserves 3223km (1739nm).
Range with max fuel 3700km (1998nm).
Weights
S/II - Empty equipped 3655kg (8060lb), max takeoff 6850kg (15,100lb).
Dimensions
S/II - Wing span 15.91m (52ft 3in), length 14.39m (47ft 3in), height
4.57m (15ft 0in). Wing area 31.8m2 (342.6sq ft).
Capacity
S/II - Flightcrew of two. Main cabin can be optionally configured
to seat 10, but standard interior layout for six. Can be configured
as an air ambulance with one or two stretchers and up to four medical
attendants.
Information gathered from various internet sources. Reasonable
attempts have been made to ensure accuracy and veracity of sources.
However, this information should not be used for flight planning
or official purposes.
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