Cessna Citation 650 Family

Introduction & Fun Facts

The Cessna Citation 650 family includes three midsize jets: the Citation III, Citation VI and Citation VII. They share the Model 650 designation and a swept-wing design. The differences most relevant to charter are the cabin layout of the individual aircraft and the Citation VII’s higher-thrust engines.

Cessna Citation III

“Fast regional travel with seating for seven to nine.”

The Citation III introduced the Model 650 family. Its swept wing and twin TFE731 turbofans made it a fast midsize jet for business and leisure travel. Typical executive layouts seat seven to nine passengers, depending on configuration. A period flight report cited approximately 1,500 nautical miles (2,780 km) of range at full payload under NBAA IFR assumptions.

Cessna Citation VI

“Citation III performance with a standardised cabin design.”

The Citation VI retained the Citation III’s basic airframe and engine family. Cessna offered it with a more standardised interior and fewer factory options. For charter, the aircraft’s current seating and baggage layout are the details to check, particularly if it has been refurbished.

Cessna Citation VII

“Higher-thrust engines and an executive cabin for eight.”

The Citation VII introduced higher-thrust TFE731 engines and offered more interior options than the Citation VI. A published charter reference lists seating for eight, with some configurations seating nine, and a maximum range of approximately 1,790 nautical miles (3,320 km). Actual nonstop capability depends on passenger and baggage weight, winds and fuel reserves.

Cabin & Comfort

• Seats: Typically 7 to 9 passengers across the family, depending on configuration

• Cabin Dimensions: Approximately 5.61 m long × 1.68 m wide × 1.74 m high (18 ft 5 in × 5 ft 6 in × 5 ft 8 in), Citation VII reference

• Luggage Capacity: Approximately 1.44 m³ (51 cu ft), Citation VII reference

• Layout: Executive seating, often with a face-to-face club arrangement

• Lavatory: Confirm location and enclosure for the aircraft offered.

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Performance & Specs

• Range: Citation III: approximately 1,500 nm (2,780 km) at full payload under published NBAA IFR assumptions. Citation VII: published maximum of approximately 1,790 nm (3,320 km). Confirm Citation VI range for the aircraft offered.

• Cruising Speed: Varies by variant and flight profile

• Engines: Two TFE731-series turbofans. The Citation VII uses higher-thrust TFE731-4R engines.

• Take-off Distance: Calculated for each departure based on aircraft weight, runway conditions, elevation and temperature

• Maximum Ceiling: Confirm the approved operating limit for the aircraft offered.

Popular Routes & Prices

The Citation 650 family suits small groups travelling across Europe for business or leisure.

• London Farnborough to Nice: Price on request

• Geneva to Athens: Price on request

• Paris Le Bourget to Lisbon: Price on request

Routes are illustrative. Quotes depend on aircraft availability, airport access, seasonality and positioning.

Why Choose the Cessna Citation 650 Family

• Swept-wing design suited to fast regional flights

• Executive seating for small groups

• Face-to-face club seating in typical executive layouts

• Higher-thrust engines on the Citation VII

Technical Data

• Aircraft Type: Midsize Jet

• Manufacturer: Cessna

• Models: Citation III, Citation VI and Citation VII

• Range: Varies by variant and payload. Citation VII published maximum: approximately 3,320 km (1,790 nm).

• Cruise Speed: Varies by variant and flight profile

• Seats: Typically 7 to 9 passengers, depending on configuration

• Cabin Dimensions: Approximately 5.61 m × 1.68 m × 1.74 m, Citation VII reference

• Luggage Capacity: Approximately 1.44 m³ (51 cu ft), Citation VII reference

• Lavatory: Confirm the configuration for the aircraft offered.