Cessna Citation Ultra vs Cessna Citation V

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

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Dimensions & configuration

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Cessna Citation Ultra
52 ft × 49 ft ⭥ 15 ft
2× Turbofan Retractable Pressurized
Cessna Citation V
52 ft × 49 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 UltraCessna Citation V
Stall speed 79 kt79 kt
Approach speed 103 kt103 kt
Cruise speed 428 kt425 kt
Range 1667 nm1720 nm
Service ceiling 45000 ft45000 ft
Rate of climb 4230 fpm3650 fpm
Fuel burn 223.0 gph182.0 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 Ultra Jet A
223.0 gph
Baseline
1,667 nm range 1.9 nm/gal 861 gal usable $1,338 fuel/hr 3h 51m endurance
Cessna Citation Ultra: 223.0 gph at cruise, 1,667 nautical mile published range, 3 hour 51 minute endurance, 1.9 nautical miles per gallon.
Cessna Citation V Jet A
182.0 gph
Baseline
1,720 nm range 2.3 nm/gal 861 gal usable $1,092 fuel/hr 4h 43m endurance
Cessna Citation V: 182.0 gph at cruise, 1,720 nautical mile published range, 4 hour 43 minute endurance, 2.3 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 Ultra Jet A
$2,828 /hr
Baseline
Cessna Citation Ultra: $2,828 per flight hour — fuel $1,338, maintenance and reserve $1,490.
Cessna Citation V Jet A
$1,731 /hr
Baseline
Cessna Citation V: $1,731 per flight hour — fuel $1,092, maintenance and reserve $639.
Cessna Citation Ultra Turbofan
$17,545 /yr Baseline
Cessna Citation Ultra: $17,545 per year — insurance withheld, hangar $15,045, annual inspection $2,500.
Cessna Citation V Turbofan
$17,545 /yr Baseline
Cessna Citation V: $17,545 per year — insurance withheld, hangar $15,045, 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 Ultra Turbofan
13 / 13 seats cargo 861 gal / 861 gal fuel 606 lbs wet payload 6,375 lbs useful 16,300 lbs MTOW
Cessna Citation V Turbofan
13 / 13 seats cargo 861 gal / 861 gal fuel 457 lbs wet payload 6,226 lbs useful 15,900 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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