Cessna 551

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The Cessna 551, or Cessna Citation II, is a short- to mid-range business jet built by Cessna. It is an expansion of the Cessna 550, with slightly increased speed capability, range, and available payload. The Citation II has a two person crew and can seat a maximum of ten passengers although most flights are operated with six or fewer. The Cessna 551 has retractable landing gear and a rectangular wing design, allowing less experienced pilots to transition from small piston-powered aircraft with ease.

[edit] Cessna 551 specifications

• Wingspan - 52.2 ft (15.9 m)
• Length - 47.21 ft (14.39 m)
• Height - 14.99 ft (4.57 m)
• Wing area - 104.33 ft (31.80 m)
• Weight empty - 8041 lb (3655 kg)
• Maximum take-off weight - 15070 lb (6850 kg)
• Maximum speed - 521.64 mph (840 km/h)
• Cruise speed - 463.27 mph (746 km/h)
• Range - 2297.7 mi (3700 km)
• Service ceiling - 45,000 ft (13716 m)
• Power - 2500 hp (1,860 kW), 1250 hp (930 kW) per engine