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Citation VI
Super midsize jet
The Citation VI is the high-value midsize option, offering the same supercritical wing performance and 51,000-foot ceiling as the Citation III. It retains the spacious stand-up cabin but with a standardized, non-customized interior for superior, cost-effective executive travel.
High Performance, Standardized Cost
Overview
The Cessna Citation VI (Model 650) was introduced in 1991 with a clear market objective: to deliver the high-performance capabilities of the revolutionary Citation III at a significantly lower acquisition cost. Developed alongside the more powerful Citation VII, the Citation VI represents the value variant of the Model 650 airframe. Crucially, the Citation VI inherits the exact same engines, airframe, and performance envelope as the Citation III. It retains the advanced supercritical wing, the powerful Honeywell TFE731-3B turbofans, and the unique capability of cruising at 51,000 feet. The cost savings were achieved almost entirely through standardization. The Citation VI offered a highly limited selection of pre-selected interior finishes and avionics options, utilizing durable, lower-cost materials and simpler cabinet designs. This focused approach eliminated expensive customization choices, allowing Cessna to offer the high-performance midsize airframe and its spacious stand-up cabin at a competitive price, making it an excellent choice for organizations prioritizing operational capability and financial efficiency.
Standardized Midsize Utility
Luxury interior
The Citation VI interior maintains the superior structural comfort of the Model 650. It features genuine stand-up headroom and spacious double-club seating, but with standardized, highly durable materials and limited custom options, making it a reliable, cost-effective choice for maximizing long-range passenger utility.
Genuine Stand-Up Cabin
The Citation VI provides the revolutionary 5,7 feet of headroom common to the 650 series. This enhances passenger mobility and provides a spacious environment for up to eight passengers.
Durable, Standardized Design
The interior features highly durable, pre-selected materials and finishes. This standardization lowers the jet's acquisition cost while retaining executive function and reducing long-term maintenance needs.
Executive Double Club Utility
The spacious 18-foot cabin easily accommodates up to eight passengers in a full double-club configuration. This arrangement maximizes capacity and facilitates in-flight business meetings and productivity.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Citation VI delivers the full performance envelope of the Model 650 line, including the superior speed and unique altitude capability.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
468 knots (867 km/h)
Maximum Range
2,340 nautical miles (4,334 km)
Service Ceiling
51,000 feet (15,545 m)
Takeoff Distance
4,775 feet (1,455 m)
Landing Distance
2,710 feet (826 m)
Rate of Climb
3,700 feet/minute (1,128 meters/minute)
Capacity
Passengers
Up to 9 (Typical configuration is 8)
Crew
2 (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Cabin Volume
400 cubic feet (11.33 cubic meters)
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 18,6 ft (5,64 m)
Width: 5,6 ft (1,68 m)
Height: 5,7 ft (1,70 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
10,100 pounds (4,581 kg)
Engines
2 x Honeywell TFE731-3B
Twin aft-mounted turbofans known for their high reliability and high specific fuel consumption, optimized for high-altitude cruise and efficiency.
Thrust (each)
3,650 pounds of thrust (16.24 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Primary storage is a large, heated and pressurized aft compartment, ensuring the contents are safe and accessible externally before and after flight.
Baggage Compartment
62 cubic feet (1.76 cubic meters)
Approximately 6–8 standard suitcases or soft bags.
High Performance at a Superior Value
Key feature
The Citation VI provides full midsize capabilities without the bespoke price tag. These two features define its intelligent value proposition, assuring the client of maximum comfort and durability within the spacious, high-performing Model 650 airframe.
Standardized Executive Finishes
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The Citation VI was engineered to offer maximum cost-effectiveness. This approach is most visible in the passenger cabin, which features standardized, highly durable executive finishes and a restricted, pre-selected color palette. Unlike the bespoke, high-maintenance luxury of its sibling, the Citation III, the VI utilizes robust materials for its cabinetry and seating that are designed for longevity and ease of cleaning. This standardization significantly lowered the aircraft’s acquisition cost, a saving that translates directly into a more competitive charter rate for the customer. By removing complex, high-cost customization options, the Citation VI provides reliable, functional comfort suitable for rigorous corporate use, ensuring a practical, low-maintenance executive environment that maximizes your long-term charter value.
Simplified Fittings and Reduced Maintenance
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The Citation VI’s design philosophy extended beyond surface materials to every mechanism within the cabin, ensuring long-term operational efficiency. The interior intentionally featured simplified fixtures, cabinetry, and essential fittings, avoiding the highly complex, powered, or bespoke luxury mechanisms found in the Citation III. This focus on practical engineering and mechanical simplicity directly translates to significantly reduced long-term maintenance costs and higher dispatch reliability for the operator. Customers benefit from this robust, straightforward design through more competitive charter rates and minimized risk of mechanical delays caused by complex cabin systems. The simpler structure ensures the full utility of the spacious, stand-up cabin is always available, providing reliable, no-fuss functionality throughout the entire double-club configuration. This feature underscores the aircraft's dedication to operational value over unnecessary luxury complexity.
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