Citation VII
The Citation VII is a swept-wing midsize jet for a small group. Its cabin is wider than the smaller straight-wing Citations, but remains below full standing height.
A closer look at the cabin
Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.
Why consider this model?
How much space?
People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.
Room for your luggage
1.73 m³ of baggage space.
* Indicative estimate based on published baggage volume, for medium suitcases around 65 × 45 × 25 cm. Compartment shape, door openings, baggage weight and flight load can reduce the number. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.
Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?
Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.
Aircraft specifications
Loaded reference range of 1,693 nautical miles, rather than an empty-aircraft ferry figure. Later examples have a higher takeoff limit than the first production aircraft.
Citation III, VI and VII
These are three versions of the Cessna 650 family. Excel/XL, XLS, XLS+ and XLS Gen2 belong to the separate 560XL family. Similar names do not mean identical cabins or performance.
Citation III
Original model of the 650 family. Deliveries began in 1983.
650 Citation VI
A development of the III with simpler equipment and standardised interior choices.
Citation VII
A development of the III with more powerful engines and improved cabin sound insulation.
Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved
The VII was the performance-focused successor to the Citation III, developed alongside the more standardised Citation VI. All three belong to the Model 650 family. Cessna retained its swept-wing midsize format, concentrating on engine performance and cabin refinement rather than simply adding more seats.
Developed from the Citation III, the VII received more powerful engines and improvements to cabin sound insulation. Deliveries began in 1992.
It should not be confused with the smaller Citation V or the later Citation X. These are different aircraft families despite their similar Roman-numeral names.
Before you choose
Can I stand upright in the cabin?
The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.73 m.
Will my aircraft have this exact interior?
Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.
When should I consider this model?
The Citation VII is a swept-wing midsize jet for a small group. Its cabin is wider than the smaller straight-wing Citations, but remains below full standing height.
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