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Where it fits well
- 389 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1300 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 871 nm with 4 occupants.
- 700 kg realistic payload proxy and 7 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 700 kg |
| Advertised range | 1300 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 871 nm |
| Cruise speed | 389 kt |
| Runway need | ~993 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €180k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1450 |
The ownership trade-off
An efficient and accessible Citation, but limited cabin volume and ageing avionics or engine-program exposure require diligence.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €310k per year ( €7750 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €368k per year ( €4600 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €426k per year ( €3550 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €513k per year ( €2850 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €341k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- An efficient and accessible Citation, but limited cabin volume and ageing avionics or engine-program exposure require diligence.
- €180k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 993 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.