Cessna Citation Bravo vs Cessna Citation II/SP

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

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Cessna Citation Bravo
52 ft × 47 ft ⭥ 15 ft
2× Turbofan Retractable Pressurized
Cessna Citation II/SP
52 ft × 47 ft ⭥ 15 ft
2× Turbofan Retractable Pressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Cessna Citation BravoCessna Citation II/SP
Stall speed 82 kt82 kt
Approach speed 102 kt99 kt
Cruise speed 401 kt374 kt
Range 1740 nm1520 nm
Service ceiling 45000 ft43000 ft
Rate of climb 3195 fpm3040 fpm
Fuel burn 170.0 gph180.0 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Cessna Citation Bravo Jet A
170.0 gph
Baseline
1,740 nm range 2.4 nm/gal 720 gal usable $1,020 fuel/hr 4h 14m endurance
Cessna Citation Bravo: 170.0 gph at cruise, 1,740 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 14 minute endurance, 2.4 nautical miles per gallon.
Cessna Citation II/SP Jet A
180.0 gph
Baseline
1,520 nm range 2.1 nm/gal 742 gal usable $1,080 fuel/hr 4h 07m endurance
Cessna Citation II/SP: 180.0 gph at cruise, 1,520 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 7 minute endurance, 2.1 nautical miles per gallon.
Jet A range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed tank-dry · at this cruise burn

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing over 50 ft obstacle

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.

Estimated Operating Costs

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Cessna Citation Bravo Jet A
$2,370 /hr
Baseline
Cessna Citation Bravo: $2,370 per flight hour — fuel $1,020, maintenance and reserve $1,350.
Cessna Citation II/SP Jet A
$1,709 /hr
Baseline
Cessna Citation II/SP: $1,709 per flight hour — fuel $1,080, maintenance and reserve $629.
Cessna Citation Bravo Turbofan
$17,000 /yr Baseline
Cessna Citation Bravo: $17,000 per year — insurance withheld, hangar $14,500, annual inspection $2,500.
Cessna Citation II/SP Turbofan
$16,993 /yr Baseline
Cessna Citation II/SP: $16,993 per year — insurance withheld, hangar $14,493, annual inspection $2,500.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Cessna Citation Bravo Turbofan
13 / 13 seats cargo 720 gal / 720 gal fuel 676 lbs wet payload 5,500 lbs useful 14,800 lbs MTOW
Cessna Citation II/SP Turbofan
11 / 11 seats cargo 742 gal / 742 gal fuel -530 lbs wet payload 4,441 lbs useful 12,500 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

Payload-Range Map

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