Cessna Citation III / VI / VII (650)
1 model built 1983–2000 · 201 on the US register today
The 650 designation covers the Citation III, VI and VII, built 1983-2000: Cessna's first swept-wing jets, cruising at 460 knots to 51,000 feet with seven or eight passengers in a stand-up cabin. The VI was a lower-cost version and the VII (1992-2000) has more powerful TFE731-4R engines.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 1983–2000 | 201 | Partial 11.2/30 | Citation III, VI and VII |
Family fleet, active
201
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
10
2 events over 201 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30