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by uprated Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4B turbofans, the 550 can accommodate
up to ten passengers and has a range of 2,080 miles. Around 550 were
built before the line was replaced by the S550, but production was resumed
a year later, eventually producing almost 200 more. It is basically
a stretched 500, being 4ft longer and has additional fuel capacity, larger
wing span plus six cabin windows. It first flew on 31st January 1977.
Construction numbers are now well past the 1000 mark. |
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specially adapted C550's are used by the US Customs service |
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The
Bravo is an upgraded version of the 550, being powered by Pratt & Whitney
PW530A turbofans incorporating thrust reversers. It also has a longer
range, greater speed and improved short field performance. The c/n sequence
follows the 550, beginning from frame 0801 and it first flew in April 1995.
Almost 250 of this version had been built by late 2002. |
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At
one point, Cessna ceased C550 production. However, continuing demand
for the airframe was so great that they introduced an updated version,
naming it as the S550. Accommodating up to eight passengers, features upgraded
wings, although is otherwise externally similar to the basic 550.
It first flew on 14th February 1984 and 160 were built before production
ceased and the original 550 series production re-started.
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This
is the single pilot version of the 550 and models are regularly converted
between the two, meaning that they are externally identical. Around
100 of this version were being operated in late 2002. |
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Fifteen
aircraft were built for a radar training contract for the US Navy and designated
as the T47A. The contract was subsequently lost to the Sabreliner and the
T47A aircraft were stored at Topeka, Kansas until a hangar fire on 20th
July 1993 caused the majority to be written off. |
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Powered
by Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A turbofans, the 560 can accommodate
up to eight passengers and first flew in August 1987. It is a stretched
S550 and is easily identified by the seventh cabin window, which can't
be seen in this photo due to the door being open! 260 were built
before being superseded by the Ultra. |
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The
Ultra is an updated version of the 560, beginning at construction number
260. 279 were built before the aircraft was succeeded by the Encore.
It is powered by two P&WC JT15D engines and is externally similar to
the original 560. |
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This
is an updated version of the Ultra, commencing at serial number 0539, of
which delivery began in mid 2000. New engines, P&W Canada PW535's,
are added, giving a 10% increase in thrust and a greater, 1700nm range
and greater climb capabilities. |
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This
is the latest upgrade to the Citation 560 family. Announced at
the
2005 NBAA show the 'plus' features P&WC PW535B engines, an
increased
payload and range and an improved avionics fit. Certification is
was achieved on 21st December 2006 with deliveries starting
late April 2007. Cost is around
8 million dollars. |
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UC-35A is an Ultra, the UC-35B is an Encore, both operated by the US Army.
The aircraft are located at bases in the US, Japan, Korea and Germany. |
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US Marines operate two UC-35C Ultra variants and are getting five
UC-35D Encore variants as replacements for the CT-39's.
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The
Excel is a widebody aircraft utilising a shortened C750 fuselage with the
wings and tail of the 560, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW545A turbofans.
The c/n sequence begins at 5001 and it first flew on 29th February 1996.
372 were built before the model was superseded by the XLS in 2004.
Range is just over 2000nm at a speed of 400kt. |
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Unveiled
at the NBAA show 2003, the XLS is an upgraded Citation Excel. Several
cabin upgrades are included, such as a nine place seating arrangement and
new lighting. Other improvements include new or upgraded cockpit
equipment. It is powered by PW545B engines which have 4.5 percent
more thrust giving several improvements in performance. Max
cruise speed is quoted as 428 knots giving a range of 2,110nm, both up
on the standard Excel. Certification was achieved in March 2004 and
the aircraft has replaced the basic Excel on the Cessna line with over 200 having been built by mid 2007.. |
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XLS+ first flew in early August 2007 from Cedar Rapids, Ohio. It is an
upgraded Citation ExcelXLS. Powered by P&WC PW545C engines,
the aircraft also has new avionics and a minor change to the nose
section. Priced at $11.59m, certification is due early 2008. |
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A
new mid size jet , positioned between the Excel and the C750. Eight
passengers can be carried 3,040nm at speeds up to Mach 0.80. Powered
by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C, the basic aircraft initially
cost almost 12 million dollars. First flight took place on 27th February
2002 with certification achieved in early June 2004. The fuselage
is based on that of the C750, but with new wings and tailplane. Around 150 had been built by mid 2007. |
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