Inside The $5 Million Cessna Citation Mustang Private Jet

0:00 - Intro
This is the Cessna Citation Mustang, an aircraft that holds a special place in the history of business aviation as an accessible entry-level jet that marked a transition in the light jet landscape. Here is everything you need to know about the Cessna Citation Mustang.

1:19 - Cabin
The Cessna Citation Mustang cabin measures approximately 9.9 feet or 3 meters in length, 4.6 feet or 1.4 meters in width, and 4.5 feet or 1.37 meters in height, which creates a cabin volume of roughly 210 cubic feet or 6 cubic meters.
Across from the entry door, you’ll find small beverage and storage drawers and the cabinet that houses the chemical, non-flushing toilet.
The standard seating configuration accommodates 4 passengers in a club-style arrangement, allowing for direct face-to-face interaction. The leather seats are 17 inches or 43 centimeters wide, which is fairly typical for light jets, and offer a decent level of comfort for short to medium-haul flights. The passenger seats, while small, make extensive use of sculpted foam to maximize lumbar support. Headrests are adjustable.
When it comes to in-flight entertainment, the options are limited. There is no built-in IFE system, so passengers will have to bring their own devices for entertainment. However, the Mustang does come equipped with individual power outlets, so keeping gadgets charged is not an issue.
The cabin features individual fresh air vents and lighting controls for each passenger.
The cabin remains relatively quiet, even at cruising speeds, thanks to the aircraft's engines and their efficient design.
The Mustang maintains a cabin altitude of approximately 8,000 feet when cruising at its maximum operational altitude of 41,000 feet or 12,500 meters.
And finally, in terms of storage, baggage space is generous: 63 cubic feet or 1,800 liters in the nose, tail cone, and interior storage areas for a theoretical total capacity of 718 pounds or 325 kilograms.

4:31 - Cockpit
Now, let’s talk about the cockpit. The avionics are based on Garmin’s G1000 suite. The flight deck is outfitted with one MFD and two PFDs, one on each side. Data entry is done using a keypad installed beneath the throttles, skipping the endless knob-turning users of other suites have had to suffer through. Next to this are the elevator and aileron trim controls. Atop of the panel are the GFC700 autopilot controls, mounted next to back-up steam gauges for the airspeed, altitude, and HSI.
The landing gear and brakes are operated by an electrically-powered dedicated hydraulics pack.
The Mustang system control switches are arranged along the lower edge of the panel and are grouped so that you logically work from left to right starting with the battery, emergency battery and avionics switches, and ending on the right with the cockpit and cabin environmental controls.
Mustang systems are even less complicated than in other basic Citation models. There is no central hydraulic system, and the landing gear and brakes are operated by an electrically powered hydraulic pack just like in a Cessna 210 piston single.

7:17 - Engine, Performance Specs, and Flying Experience
Now, let’s talk about the engine, performance specifications, and how it flies. The Mustang is powered by two Pratt and Whitney PW615F turbofan engines with a TBO of 3,500 hours, each producing 1,350 pounds of thrust. The aircraft requires 3,110 feet or 950 meters of runway to take off at sea level on a standard day.
The engines allow a maximum rate of climb per minute of 3,000 feet or 915 meters, and a maximum cruising altitude of 41,000 feet or 12,500 meters. The plane can reach up to 420 knots, though its usual cruise speeds are 340 knots, with an average hourly fuel burn of 100 gallons or 380 liters.
The jet has a maximum range of 1,167 nautical miles, which is 1,343 miles or 2,161 kilometers, and a minimum landing distance of 2,400 feet or 730 meters, with a maximum net payload of 1,100 pounds or 500 kilograms and a full-fuel payload of 600 pounds or 272 kilograms.

9:30 - Purchase and Charter Price
The base purchase price for a new Cessna Citation Mustang is $4 million before options, and the charter price is estimated at $3,000 to $4,000 per hour. Naturally, prices will vary depending on availability, fuel prices, ground fees, and more.

9:48 - Operating Cost
While the annual fixed cost is roughly $300,000 to $400,000, the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $1,500 to $2,000.

10:00 - Outro

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