Citation II for Sale

Citation II Ownership Overview

Buyers typically don’t have a hard time finding a Citation II for sale in the business jet sector. They were produced over the span of 1978-2006, and during those years, nearly 670 were manufactured.

Citation II Cabin Experience

The Citation II is capable of transporting 7 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft includes a lavatory at the end of its 15ft long cabin, set inside the nearly 50ft long fuselage.

Total cabin space is more than 290 cubic feet, allowing for a width and height of just under 5ft both ways. Typically each person has 25 cubic feet of space to themselves. The entry door is just over 4ft tall, and baggage is allotted nearly 80 cubic feet of space broken up into internal and external compartments, with the majority in the latter.

Citation II Mission Profile

Customers who buy a Citation II are those looking for a light jet with higher cruise speeds and a longer range. This jet also has a higher payload capacity, paired with more space in the cabin interior. The cabin puts to use noise-abatement technology so that customers are able to sit back and relax.

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Citation II Cost to Own

Acquisition cost for the Citation II typically ranges between $800,000-$900,000, rival light jets such as the Citation V and Lear 35 fall into that range, as well, with the Lear 35 on the higher end and the Citation V on the lower end. When factoring in market depreciation, the Citation II has the highest annual cost of $1.5-$1.6 million.

Citation II Operating Cost

Citation II direct operating cost is around $2,000-$2,100 per flight hour, relatively the same as the Citation V, but more than $400 less than the Lear 35. The rate includes fuel burn and various maintenance, crew, and operating fees.

Annual fixed cost for the Citation II falls around the same price as the two competitors at $418,000-$421,000.

Citation II Performance Overview

The Citation II is a top-selling light jet for many reasons. While it may fall around the same rate as competition, it provides a much higher fuel efficiency and a larger cabin interior. Customers looking for aircraft for sale will be drawn to this fast and efficient twin-engine business jet.

Citation II Engines

The Citation II is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-4 powerplants. The Citation II has a max cruise speed of 355kts, slightly slower than that of its two direct competitors.

The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:

  • FAR-91: 2,150ft
  • FAR-135: 2,687ft
  • FAR-121: 3,583ft

Citation II Payload

Max payload for the Citation II is 2,350lbs and it can transport that capacity roughly 1,300nm-1,400nm. The Lear 35 has a max payload of more than 800lbs heavier and a range of around 200nm further, while the Citation V has a much lighter payload of around 1,800lbs with roughly the same range.

Citation II Range

At long-range cruise, the Citation II has a range of around 2,300nm. Its competition fall short by 300nm-600nm.

Citation II Specifications

Citation II General Info
Aircraft Class Light Jet
Aircraft Manufacturer Cessna
Aircraft Year of Manufacture 1978 - 1995
Citation II Financial Data
Acquisition Cost $765,000 - $935,000
Variable Cost $1,845 - $2,255/hr
Annual Cost $1,348,154 - $1,647,744
Fixed Cost $41,987 - $377,881
Market Depreciation $58,000
Retail Charter Rate $2,000/hr
Average Charter Net $200/hr
Citation II Performance Data
Fuel Burn 180 gal/hr
Max Cruise 360 kts
135 Landing 2,687 ft
135 Takeoff 2,687 ft
91 Landing 2,150 ft
91 Takeoff 2,150 ft
121 Landing 3,583 ft
121 Takeoff 3,583 ft
Max Payload 2,350 lbs
Basic Operating Weight 8,650 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight 14,100 lbs
Citation II Cabin Details
Cabin Dimensions 16' x 4'8" x 4'7"
Cabin Volume 342
Seat Count 6-8