Cessna Citation Mustang

The entry-level business jet built for owner-pilot accessibility.

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Cessna Citation Mustang
Cessna 510 Citation Mustang ‘PR-IER’ – © Renato Spilimbergo Carvalho

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Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C510 2007–2017 Active $2.8 million (2007)

The Cessna Citation Mustang was introduced in the 2000s as an entry-level business jet. Designed for ease of operation, it targeted owner-pilots transitioning from piston aircraft. The aircraft became one of the most successful very light jets.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt Whitney PW615F
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 1,460 lbf · 6 kN
Avionics
Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpit
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
5
Crew
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Cabin width
4 ft 7 in  ·  1.40 m
Cabin height
4 ft 6 in  ·  1.37 m
Cabin length
9 ft 9 in  ·  2.97 m
Exterior length
40 ft 7 in  ·  12.37 m
Tail height
13 ft 5 in  ·  4.09 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 11 in  ·  1.50 m
Wing span
43 ft 2 in  ·  13.16 m
Baggage volume
57 ft³  ·  1.6 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
8,650 lb  ·  3,950 kg
Max landing weight
8,000 lb  ·  3,650 kg
Max payload
1,200 lb  ·  550 kg
Fuel capacity
390 gal · 1,500 L · 1,200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
340 kt  ·  391 mph  ·  630 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
93 kt  ·  107 mph  ·  172 km/h
Range
1,167 nm  ·  1,340 mi  ·  2,160 km
Fuel burn
11.50 nm/gal  ·  5.63 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,010 ft/min  ·  15 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,100 ft  ·  950 m
Landing distance
2,400 ft  ·  730 m
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Operational Context

Cessna Citation Mustang — very light twinjet

The Citation Mustang first flew in 2005 and entered service in 2006. It features a low-mounted swept wing and twin rear-mounted turbofan engines. The aircraft was certified for single-pilot operation with modern glass avionics.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofan engines producing approximately 1,460 pounds of thrust (6.5 kN) each, the Mustang cruises at around 340 knots (630 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 8,600 pounds (3,901 kg). The cabin typically seats four passengers.

The Mustang offered jet performance at lower operating costs. It achieved strong sales before production ended in 2017. The aircraft remains a popular light jet on the secondary market.