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Citation V
Midsize jet
The Citation V defined spacious jet travel, combining a significantly stretched cabin (the longest in its class at the time) with powerful engines. It delivers superior range, speed, and comfort setting a new benchmark for executive utility and reliable mid-range performance.
Unmatched Cabin Size and Power
Overview
The Cessna Citation V (Model 560) was certified in 1988 and entered service as the true successor to the Citation II series, establishing the foundation for the successful Model 560 line (Ultra/Encore). The Citation V was engineered to maximize utility, featuring a significant fuselage stretch that resulted in a cabin that is 17.4 feet long, making it the longest in the light jet class at the time. To handle the increased size and weight, the aircraft received a crucial power upgrade: it was equipped with more robust Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A turbofans (2,900 lbf thrust each). This power boost greatly improved takeoff performance, climb rate, and payload carrying capability, and raised the service ceiling to 45,000 feet. The Citation V also marked a technological step forward as the first straight-wing Citation to offer an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) as standard equipment. This combination of superior size, enhanced power, and modern avionics launched the spacious light jet segment, setting a new benchmark for executive utility and reliable mid-range corporate travel.
Defining Comfort: The Longest Cabin in the Class
Luxury interior
The Citation V's interior was revolutionary, establishing the standard for space in the midsize jet market. Its extended, 17.4-foot cabin features a generous club-seating configuration, amplified headroom via the dropped aisle, and large windows, ensuring a highly productive and remarkably comfortable environment for executive travel.
Class-Leading 17-Foot Cabin
The Citation V set a new standard with its 17.4 foot cabin, providing the longest volume in its class. This length allows for superior legroom and comfortable executive club seating for up to eight passengers.
Comfort Enhanced by Dropped Aisle
A unique design feature of the Citation V is its clever dropped aisle. By subtly lowering the central floor section, the cabin provides enhanced seated and standing headroom, maximizing comfort without external changes.
Exceptional Baggage & Amenities
The cabin includes essential amenities like fold-out work tables and an enclosed aft lavatory. Paired with 71 cubic feet of total baggage, it offers unmatched utility for business travel.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Citation V delivers a strong combination of high speed, excellent service ceiling, and low takeoff distances, maximizing both performance and airport access.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
425 knots (787 km/h)
Maximum Range
1,644 nautical miles (3,045 km)
Service Ceiling
45,000 feet (13,716 m)
Takeoff Distance
3,740 feet (1,140 m)
Landing Distance
2,230 feet (680 m)
Rate of Climb
3,684 feet/minute (1,123 meters/minute)
Capacity
Passengers
7–8 (Typical Executive Configuration)
Crew
2 (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Cabin Volume
310 cubic feet (8.8 cubic meters)
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 17,4 ft (5,28 m)
Width: 4.1 ft (1.47 m)
Height: 4.8 ft (1.42 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
5,771 pounds (2,618 kg)
Engines
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A
Twin turbofans delivering a significant power increase over the Citation II/S/II, enhancing climb rate and overall performance.
Thrust (each)
2,900 pounds of thrust (12.9 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Class-leading capacity split between a large, dedicated external compartment (aft) and an internal compartment. Both areas are pressurized.
Baggage Compartment
67 cubic feet (1.90 cubic meters)
Approximately 7 standard suitcases plus additional items like 3 golf bags, utilizing both internal and external storage.
The Benchmark of Utility: Power Meets Unmatched Space
Key feature
The Citation V was built to maximize every aspect of the midsize jet experience. These two features ensure the aircraft delivers superior passenger comfort, high-altitude performance, and unparalleled utility for cost-effective executive travel.
High Ceiling and Faster Climb Rate
Performance & Technical Excellence
The aircraft's operational edge is powered by the highly reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A engines, delivering a significant boost in thrust (2,900 lbf per engine). This added power ensures the Citation V is not just spacious but also highly capable, allowing the jet to achieve a high rate of climb (up to 3,684 feet per minute). This superior vertical performance is a tangible passenger benefit: the aircraft spends significantly less time climbing through lower-altitude weather systems and turbulence, ensuring a quicker, smoother, and more comfortable transition to the cruising altitude of 45,000 feet. Operating above most commercial traffic and adverse weather guarantees smoother flights and more direct, efficient routes for every executive mission.
The 17.4-Foot Cabin Advantage
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The Citation V's defining feature is its dedication to passenger comfort, achieved through a fuselage stretch that resulted in a 17.4 foot cabin, the longest available in the light jet class at the time. This generous volume ensures comfortable seating for up to eight passengers in a true executive club arrangement. The length eliminates the feeling of confinement often associated with shorter light jets, allowing for greater freedom of movement, ample legroom, and enhanced privacy for both sides of the club configuration. Furthermore, the Model 560 series design incorporates essential executive amenities, including an enclosed aft lavatory and fold-out work tables, maximizing the cabin's functionality for long-range missions. By providing this superior size and utility, the Citation V delivers a midsize jet feel at efficient light jet operating costs.
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