Cessna 526 CitationJet

Cessna · United States · first flew 1993 · light aircraft

The Cessna CitationJet (Model 525) was a small twin-turbofan business jet featuring a natural laminar flow wing and T-tail configuration, first flying in 1991 with FAA certification in 1992 (with some references using 1993 for initial entry into service). It replaced the earlier Citation I in Cessna's lineup.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, swept
E — Engines2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted
F — Fuselage12.4 m fuselage
T — TailT-tail

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Small T-tail jet with two rear-fuselage-mounted engines, swept laminar-flow wing, and distinctive cabin with oval windows. Smaller and more rounded than larger Citation models.

Specifications

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History

Cessna designed the CitationJet to offer a more efficient and modern replacement for the Citation I, incorporating lessons learned from decades of business jet operation. The natural laminar flow wing reduced drag and improved fuel economy. The Williams FJ44 turbofan was specifically developed partly to suit this aircraft. It proved highly successful and spawned the CJ1, CJ2, CJ3, and CJ4 family.

Variants

The original CitationJet (CJ) led to the improved CJ1 (2000), CJ1+ (2005), CJ2 (2000), CJ2+ (2006), CJ3 (2004), and CJ4 (2010), progressively larger and more capable members of the same family.

Where you'll see it

Widely operated by private owners and charter companies worldwide from the mid-1990s onwards. One of the most successful small business jets ever produced.

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