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CESSNA CITATION V
Cessna Citation V: The Stretch That Started a Dynasty
The 1987 Revolution
In 1987, Cessna did something unexpected: they stretched the successful Citation II by 21 inches, added more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A engines (2,900 lbf each), and created an entirely new category. The Citation V wasn't just bigger — it was better in every measurable way.
Certified in December 1988, deliveries began in April 1989. By 1994, 262 aircraft had left the Wichita factory. The Citation V had become the backbone of corporate fleets worldwide.
Certified in December 1988, deliveries began in April 1989. By 1994, 262 aircraft had left the Wichita factory. The Citation V had become the backbone of corporate fleets worldwide.
Specifications That Built Trust
• Range: 3,558 km (1,920 nm) — coast-to-coast with one stop
• Speed: 790 km/h (427 knots) — faster than the Citation II
• Capacity: 8 passengers in a cabin that finally felt spacious
• Ceiling: 45,000 ft — above weather, above turbulence
• Climb: 3,650 ft/min — rocket-like performance for the era
The Citation V introduced features that became standard: improved avionics, better pressurization, and the reliability that made Cessna the sales leader.
The Ultra Upgrade
In 1993, Cessna announced the Citation Ultra — the V modernized. JT15D-5D engines (3,045 lbf), Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS with three CRT displays, and incremental improvements that kept the platform competitive. Another 340 Ultras built through 1999.
• Speed: 790 km/h (427 knots) — faster than the Citation II
• Capacity: 8 passengers in a cabin that finally felt spacious
• Ceiling: 45,000 ft — above weather, above turbulence
• Climb: 3,650 ft/min — rocket-like performance for the era
The Citation V introduced features that became standard: improved avionics, better pressurization, and the reliability that made Cessna the sales leader.
The Ultra Upgrade
In 1993, Cessna announced the Citation Ultra — the V modernized. JT15D-5D engines (3,045 lbf), Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS with three CRT displays, and incremental improvements that kept the platform competitive. Another 340 Ultras built through 1999.
The Market Reality
Pre-owned Citation V aircraft trade around $800,000 – $1.2M — turboprop money for jet capability. Ultra models command $1.0M – $1.5M for their avionics upgrades. Operating costs: $1,400 – 1,800 per hour — higher than modern designs, but you're buying proven reliability.
The Verdict
The Citation V is the aircraft that taught Cessna how to stretch an airframe without breaking the formula. It's the grandfather of the modern Citation line, the proof that evolution beats revolution.
For the buyer seeking a Citation V, you're acquiring aviation history —a platform that defined the "mid-light" category and still delivers value decades after its first flight.
For the buyer seeking a Citation V, you're acquiring aviation history —a platform that defined the "mid-light" category and still delivers value decades after its first flight.
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