General Aviation

Cessna 550

Manufacturer: Cessna

The Cessna Citation II is a light corporate jet that extends the earlier Citation I. Announced in 1976, it first flew in January 1977 and received FAA certification in March 1978. The stretched fuselage and larger wings give it a 10‑seat cabin, higher cruise speed, and longer range, making it a popular choice for business travel.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
cessna-550
Class
General Aviation
Registry Count
500
Example Registration
N1000E

Specifications

Wingspan
15.91 m / 52 ft
Length
14.54 m / 47 ft
Height
4.57 m / 15 ft
Cruise Speed
746 km/h / 464 mph
Range
3700 km / 1998 nmi
Ceiling
13000 m / 43000 ft
First Flight
1977-01-31
Production Start
1978
Production End
2006
Total Built
688

Variants

  • 550- 500 registrations - Example N1000E

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