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The Mustang is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a tricycle retractable landing gear and two [[Pratt & Whitney Canada]] [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600|PW615F]] [[turbofan]] engines, mounted in [[podded engines|pods]] on the rear aft fuselage. The airframe is constructed primarily of [[aluminum]] alloys, with a three [[spar (aviation)|spar]] wing group. One main door is located in the forward left section of the aircraft, with an additional [[emergency exit]] on the center right section of the fuselage. |
The Mustang is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a tricycle retractable landing gear and two [[Pratt & Whitney Canada]] [[Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600|PW615F]] [[turbofan]] engines, mounted in [[podded engines|pods]] on the rear aft fuselage. The airframe is constructed primarily of [[aluminum]] alloys, with a three [[spar (aviation)|spar]] wing group. One main door is located in the forward left section of the aircraft, with an additional [[emergency exit]] on the center right section of the fuselage. |
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Announced at the 2010 AOPA Avation Summit, Cessna has a turbine-engined version of the mustang in |
Announced at the 2010 AOPA Avation Summit, Cessna has a turbine-engined version of the mustang in the works. It will not be called a citation, and is meant to compete with [[Piper Malibu]] Meridian aircraft |
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==Specifications== |
==Specifications== |
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Revision as of 17:43, 30 November 2010
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| Citation Mustang | |
| Role | Business jet |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 23 April 2005 |
| Introduction | 2006 |
| Status | In production |
| Primary user | Private Users |
| Produced | Since 2005 |
| Number built | 300 [1] |
The Cessna Citation Mustang, Model 510, is a "very light jet" (VLJ) class business jet built by Cessna Aircraft Company at their Independence, Kansas production facility. The Mustang, in standard configuration, has four passenger seats in the aft cabin, toilet and seating for two in the cockpit. Like most other very light jets, the Mustang is approved for single-pilot operation.[2]
Development
The Model 510 Mustang first flew on 18 April 2005. The airplane received full type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 2006. Cessna received FAA certification to fly into "known icing conditions" on November 9, 2006.[3] Cessna delivered the first production VLJ on November 23, 2006, the same day the FAA awarded Cessna with the necessary certification. [4] Dave and Dawn Goode of GOODE Ski Technologies received the first retail delivered Cessna Mustang on April 23, 2007. [5]
Design
The Mustang is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a tricycle retractable landing gear and two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofan engines, mounted in pods on the rear aft fuselage. The airframe is constructed primarily of aluminum alloys, with a three spar wing group. One main door is located in the forward left section of the aircraft, with an additional emergency exit on the center right section of the fuselage.
Announced at the 2010 AOPA Avation Summit, Cessna has a turbine-engined version of the mustang in the works. It will not be called a citation, and is meant to compete with Piper Malibu Meridian aircraft
Specifications
Data from Cessna Aircraft Company[6]
General characteristics
- Crew: one or two pilots
- Capacity: 4 to 5 passengers
Performance
- Thrust/weight: 0.169 (at max. takeoff weight)
- Takeoff distance: 3,110 ft (948 m)
Avionics
Operators
The aircraft is operated by private individuals, companies and executive charter operators. A number of companies also use the aircraft as part of fractional ownership programs.
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- ^ "Cessna Nears 300th Citation Mustang Delivery". Cessna. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ "Citation Mustang Performance Specifications". Cessna. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ^ "Cessna Citation Mustang Cleared for Flight Into Known Icing Conditions". Textron. 2006-09-09. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ^ "Cessna Beats Out Eclipse In First VLJ delivery". 2006-11-23. Retrieved 2006-11-29.
- ^ "Cessna Delivers First Retail Citation Mustang". 2007-04-24. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
- ^ "Citation Mustang Specifications & Weights". Cessna Aircraft Company. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
External links
- Manufacturer's website
- Flight test of the Cessna Mustang
- Review of a Demo Flight by a transitioning Cirrus pilot
- Review Comparing Cessna Mustang and Embraer Phenom 100.
- Cessna Citation Mustang Named "Product of the Year" by Aviation
- Citation Mustang Sets World Records For Charity
- FAA Type Certifcate A00014WI
- Citation Mustang Safety and Operations wiki