What is the Cessna Citation V suited to?

It offers private jet transport for a small passenger party. Its business seating arrangement is useful for conversation and individual work, with the precise cabin fit determining the amenities available on a longer journey.

What should I compare between different examples?

Ask for the exact variant, current interior photographs and seating plan. Refurbishment and cabin equipment can differ significantly, particularly across earlier Citations and modified aircraft.

Is the seating arranged for conversation?

A typical business interior uses facing club seats rather than only forward-facing rows. Additional seats and service areas depend on the cabin fit, so confirm where each member of the party would sit.

Can it accommodate golf clubs or other bulky bags?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 2 cubic metres. Ask the operator to check the actual cases or equipment. Compartment volume alone does not establish whether an item will pass through the hatch or leave room for the rest of the party's bags.

Does the published range apply with every seat occupied?

The useful answer comes from the operator's plan for the actual party, bags and route. More passengers or baggage can reduce the fuel that can be carried, while winds and reserve requirements can also change the result.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin height is around 1.43 metres, so it is a seated-travel space rather than a stand-up cabin. Taller passengers should expect to bend when moving between the entrance and their seats.

What toilet facilities should we expect?

Provision depends on the cabin fit: a compact touring interior and an executive layout can be very different. Ask whether a toilet is installed and how much privacy it offers before planning a longer flight around it.

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Cessna Citation V
Family:: Citation 560
Manufacturer:: Cessna Aircraft Company

Aircraft Class:: Light
ICAO/IATA Codes:: C560/CNJ

Number Built:: 533
Available on Aviapages:: 36
Single Pilot Operations:: No

Popularity55
Reliability85
Comfort50

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 45 000 ft 13 716 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 15 900 lbs 7 212 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5A
Typical Avionics:: Honeywell SPZ-500

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 356 kts 660 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 430 kts 796 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 4.2 h
Max Range:: 1 960 nmi 3 630 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 1 323 lb/h 600 kg/h
Max Payload:: 2 205 lbs 1 000 kg

Cessna Citation V Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 8
Cabin Height:: 4.69 ft 1.43 m
Cabin Width:: 4.89 ft 1.49 m
Cabin Length:: 17.81 ft 5.43 m

Sleeping Places:: 0
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 320.9 ft³ 9.09 m³
Luggage Volume:: 70.63 ft³ 2 m³

2 Divan seats
Lavatory
Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 14.99 ft 4.57 m
Aircraft Length:: 48.88 ft 14.9 m
Wingspan:: 52.17 ft 15.9 m

Cabin Zones:: 1 passenger seating area, with club/forward-facing seats; refreshment storage and toilet facilities are separate from the seating-zone count (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Cessna Citation V

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $3 750

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $1.05M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $9.98
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $1 100 – $1 720
Annual Cost of Ownership: $825 000 – $1.26M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $1.45

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $282 000
At 350 hours: $493 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $550 000
At 350 hours: $550 000

Farnborough – Geneve

EGLF – LSGG

Flight time:: 1 h 15 min
Estimated price:: $7 978

Farnborough – Nice

EGLF – LFMN

Flight time:: 1 h 49 min
Estimated price:: $10 828

Farnborough – Zurich

EGLF – LSZH

Flight time:: 1 h 20 min
Estimated price:: $8 396

Paris – Milan

LFPB – LIML

Flight time:: 1 h 8 min
Estimated price:: $7 390

Paris – Ibiza

LFPB – LEIB

Flight time:: 2 h
Estimated price:: $11 750

Geneve – Rome

LSGG – LIRF

Flight time:: 1 h 12 min
Estimated price:: $7 726

These route prices are estimates. The final quote will be provided by your manager and may vary depending on aircraft availability, travel dates, airport fees, and additional services.

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Cessna Citation V Description

The Citation V has a fine blend of cabin comfort, performance, and reliability. It is a good choice for short trips. The deciding factor for most clients when comparing the Citation V to other similar jets is often the comfort of the cabin. The Citation V’s cabin is 17.4 feet long, 4.8 feet wide and 4.8 feet high. The engineers of the Citation V took advantage of the extra cabin space and installed extra-wide seats that recline 60 degrees and rotate a full 360 degrees. The Citation V isn’t just roomy inside, however: it has an external baggage capacity of 46 cubic feet and an internal capacity of 28 cubic feet. In other words, this private jet can haul about seven suitcases and three golf bags, depending on the specific jet configuration and amount of passengers. Cessna spent considerable time on sound control in its design of the Citation V, using new soundproofing techniques and triple-glazed windows. The result is one of the quietest light private jets available. Other notable features include the two-zone temperature control and the ventilation system designed to eliminate drafts. Pilots aren’t the only ones that can appreciate the performance capabilities of the Citation V. Its average cruise speed of 415 knots per hour makes it a popular choice for 350 to 400 mile trips. Typical nonstop flights include Fort Lauderdale to New York, Aspen to Los Angeles, and San Francisco to Southern California. The Citation V is known as a pilot-friendly jet, which also means an exceptionally safe one. The jet handles well, especially in normal maneuvers and the landing approach configuration. The cockpit visibility of 340 degrees is unmatched by any other light private jets in its class, and managers and mechanics alike have repeatedly praised its reliability. In short, the Citation V virtues are comfort, performance, and reliability. It comes as no surprise that it is consistently chosen over other private jets in its class.