Citation VII Overview
AIRCRAFT CLASS
Midsize Jets
MAKER
Cessna
ACQUISITION COST
$1,710,000 - $2,090,000
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
1992 - 1995
Customers who find a Citation VII for sale will understand the quality and reliability that it brings with it, just as all of the prior Citation aircraft have provided. With just under 120 produced, this aircraft boasts an upgraded luxurious experience to the already impressive Citation III and related jets.
Citation VII Cabin Experience
The Citation VII is capable of transporting 7 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft has a cabin that stretches almost 20ft long, and a fuselage that reaches 55ft.
Total cabin space is more than 420 cubic feet, allowing for a height and width of just under 6ft both ways. Typically each passenger receives 35 cubic feet of space to themselves in-flight. The entry door is 5ft tall, and baggage is allotted 55 cubic feet of space, all in an external unit.
Citation VII Mission Profile
Those who buy a Citation VII are focused on the known quality and increased luxury, and are willing to pay more for the increased operational performance, along with improved ability in hot and high locations. These attributes open up countless destinations for travelers, the highlight of what makes it an attractive buy.
Another highlight brought with its improved performance is the increased quiet atmosphere while in-flight. The range, noise-level, and luxury all create an aircraft conducive to that of those on business trips, or simply flying in larger groups to further destinations.
Citation VII Interior
SEATS
6-8
CABIN VOLUME
557 cu. ft.
CABIN DIMENSIONS
18'5" x 5'5" x 5'7"
MAX PAYLOAD
2250 lbs
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Citation VII Cost to Own
Acquisition cost for the Citation VII typically ranges from $1.8-$2.0 million, more than the $1.2 million Citation VI and roughly $100,000 less than the Hawker 800XP. When factoring in market depreciation, the Citation VII sits right in the middle of the competitors at $1.8 million a year.
Citation VII Operating Cost
Citation VII direct operating cost is around $2,900 per flight hour, more than the Citation VI by $100 and the Hawker 800XP by around $20. The rate includes fuel burn and various maintenance, crew, and operating fees.
Annual fixed cost for the Citation VII hits the lower end of the range set by the other two jets at $517,000.
Citation VII Performance
CRUISE SPEED
450 MPH
FUEL BURN
290 gal/hr
TYPICAL CHARTER RATE
$2,750 - $3,350 per hour
The Citation VII is a popular midsize jet to invest in for many reasons. It improves on the impressive features offered in its predecessors, providing travelers with more destinations and the highest level of luxury of the family. Those looking into aircraft for sale will find the Citation VII worth the price with the high-end quality it harbors.
Citation VII Engines
The Citation VII is equipped with two Honeywell TFE 731-4R-2 engines with standard thrust reversers and 4,080lbs of thrust. The Citation VII has a max cruise speed of 450kts, on par with that of the Hawker 800XP, and faster than the Citation VI.
The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:
- FAR-91: 2,700ft
- FAR-135: 3,375ft
- FAR-121: 4,500ft
Citation VII Payload
Max payload for the Citation VII is 2,250lbs and it can transport that capacity more than 1,540nm. The Citation VI can carry 1,600lbs, for 1,745nm, while the Hawker 800XP carries a max of 2,050lbs for nearly 2,460nm.
Citation VII Range
At long-range cruise, the Citation VII has a range of 1,740nm with a typical passenger load. The Citation VI reaches a length of 1,940nm and the Hawker 800XP flies further to 2,540nm.
Citation VII Specifications
| Citation VII General Info | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Class | Midsize Jets |
| Aircraft Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Aircraft Year of Manufacture | 1992 - 1995 |
| Citation VII Financial Data | |
| Acquisition Cost | $1,710,000 - $2,090,000 |
| Variable Cost | $2,617 - $3,199/hr |
| Annual Cost | $1,538,337 - $1,880,189 |
| Fixed Cost | $51,693 - $465,235 |
| Market Depreciation | $130,000 |
| Retail Charter Rate | $2,750 - $3,350/hr |
| Average Charter Rate | $3,050/hr |
| Citation VII Performance Data | |
| Fuel Burn | 290 gal/hr |
| Max Cruise | 450 MPH |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 23,000 lbs |
| Basic Operating Weight | 14,250 lbs |
| Max Payload | 2,250 lbs |
| Citation VII Cabin Details | |
| Cabin Dimensions | 18'5" x 5'5" x 5'7" |
| Cabin Volume | 557 cu. ft. |
| Seat Count | 6-8 |
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