Citation VI Overview
AIRCRAFT CLASS
Midsize Jets
MAKER
Cessna
ACQUISITION COST
$1,080,000 - $1,320,000
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
1991 - 2000
When a buyer finds a Citation VI for sale, they'll realize they've come across a unique midsize jet. This aircraft is a variant of the Citation III, sold at a much lower cost.
Citation VI Cabin Experience
The Citation VI is capable of transporting 7 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft includes a lavatory at the aft end of the nearly 20ft long cabin, set inside the 55ft long fuselage. Cabin space allows for maximum passenger comfort while seated.
Total cabin space is more than 420 cubic feet, allowing for a height and width of more than 5ft in both directions. Typically each passenger receives just under 40 cubic feet of space, an impressive amount in this class. The entry door is 5ft tall, and baggage is allowed more than 60 cubic feet of space, all located in an external compartment.
Citation VI Mission Profile
Customers who buy a Citation VI are focused on the low price point for the size and range, with the unmatched quality and reliability Citation aircraft have brought to the table. The cabin interior is very similar to that of its predecessor, the Citation III, and its engines allow for flexibility in-flight, adapting to the changing needs of travelers and unexpected weather occurrences.
Citation VI Interior
SEATS
6-8
CABIN VOLUME
568 cu. ft.
CABIN DIMENSIONS
18'6" x 5'6" x 5'7"
MAX PAYLOAD
1600 lbs
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Citation VI Cost to Own
Acquisition cost for the Citation VI typically ranges from $1.1-$1.3 million, vastly cheaper than competitors such as the Citation VII and Lear 60 which range from $1.8-$2.1 million, respectively. When factoring in market depreciation, the Citation VI falls in between the range of its competition at $1.7-$1.8 million a year.
Citation VI Operating Cost
Citation VI direct operating cost is around $2,800 per flight hour, less than the Lear 60 which operates for $2,500, whereas the Citation VII is slightly more expensive at $2,900. These rates include fuel burn and various maintenance, crew, and operating fees.
Annual fixed cost for the Citation VI is the cheapest of the three aircraft by $4,000, ranging from $512,000-$514,000.
Citation VI Performance
CRUISE SPEED
430 MPH
FUEL BURN
280 gal/hr
TYPICAL CHARTER RATE
$2,600 - $3,200 per hour
The Citation VI is an ideal midsize jet to invest in for numerous reasons. It brings to the table the historic performance and reliability of prior Citation aircraft, at a fraction of the price. With less than 40 produced, flyers looking into aircraft for sale will want to jump at the chance to own one of these twin engines.
Citation VI Engines
The Citation VI is equipped with two Honeywell TFE 731-3B engines, with standard thrust reversers and 3,650lbs of thrust. The Citation VI has a max cruise speed of around 430kts, slower than the competition by 20kts-35kts.
The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:
- FAR-91: 2,525ft
- FAR-135: 3,156ft
- FAR-121: 4,208ft
Citation VI Payload
Max payload for the Citation VI is 1,600lbs and it can transport that capacity almost 1,750nm. The Citation VII and Lear 60 can both carry roughly 650lbs more.
Citation VI Range
At long-range cruise, the Citation VI can travel 1,940nm with a typical passenger load. The Citation VI reaches a distance of 1,740nm, while the Lear 60 can travel for 2,130nm under similar parameters.
Citation VI Specifications
| Citation VI General Info | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Class | Midsize Jets |
| Aircraft Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Aircraft Year of Manufacture | 1991 - 2000 |
| Citation VI Financial Data | |
| Acquisition Cost | $1,080,000 - $1,320,000 |
| Variable Cost | $2,516 - $3,075/hr |
| Annual Cost | $1,496,079 - $1,828,541 |
| Fixed Cost | $51,368 - $462,310 |
| Market Depreciation | $82,000 |
| Retail Charter Rate | $2,600 - $3,200/hr |
| Average Charter Rate | $2,900/hr |
| Citation VI Performance Data | |
| Fuel Burn | 280 gal/hr |
| Max Cruise | 430 MPH |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 22,000 lbs |
| Basic Operating Weight | 13,800 lbs |
| Max Payload | 1,600 lbs |
| Citation VI Cabin Details | |
| Cabin Dimensions | 18'6" x 5'6" x 5'7" |
| Cabin Volume | 568 cu. ft. |
| Seat Count | 6-8 |
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