General Aviation

Cessna 500

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna 500 Citation I is a small, twin‑engine business jet that launched the Citation family. First flown in 1969 and certified in 1971, it was built to offer a fast yet easy‑to‑fly alternative to larger jets, with a straight‑wing design and Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D turbofans. A total of 689 aircraft of all variants were produced before production ended in 1985.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-500
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
63
Example Registration
N111BB

Specifications

Wingspan
14.35 m / 47 ft
Length
13.26 m / 43 ft
Height
4.37 m / 14 ft
Cruise Speed
661 km/h / 411 mph
Range
2459 km / 1328 nmi
Ceiling
12000 m / 41000 ft
First Flight
1969-09-15
Total Built
689

Variants

  • 500- 63 registrations - Example N111BB

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