Cessna Citation II/Bravo vs Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Cessna Citation II/Bravo Cessna | Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Cessna |
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| Stall Speed | 82 kts | 79 kts |
| Approach Speed | 102 kts | 103 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 401 kts | 428 kts |
| Range | 1,740 nm | 1,667 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 3,195 fpm | 4,740 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 170.0 gph | 180.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
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.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Cessna Citation II/Bravo Cessna | Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Cessna |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
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
| Metric | Cessna Citation II/Bravo Cessna | Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Cessna |
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| Fuel Cost per hour | $1,020/hr | $1,080/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $2,370/hr | $1,600/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $10,986/yr | $11,905/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $13,486/yr | $14,405/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Cessna Citation II/Bravo Cessna | Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Cessna |
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| Useful Load | 5,500 lbs | 6,426 lbs |
| MTOW | 14,800 lbs | 16,630 lbs |
| Seating | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel Capacity | 720 gal | 806 gal |
| Engines | 2× Turbofan | 2× Turbofan |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 51.7 ft | 54.1 ft |
| Length | 47.2 ft | 48.9 ft |
| Tail Height | 15.0 ft | 15.2 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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