THE AIRFORCE - AIRCRAFT - 550/1 CITATION II
Aircraft Stats:
Powerplant: 2 x 2,500 lb P&W JT15D turbofans
Speed: 693 kph, 431mph mph
Range: 2 618km, 1,627miles
Seats: 2+9
Length: 14.38m, 47ft 2in
Span: 15.89m, 2ft 2in
Empty Weight: 3 351kg, 7,388lb
Max T/O Weight: 6 395kg, 14,000lb
Period of Service: 1983 - Current
550/1 Citation II
Status: Current
Manufacturer: Cessna
Country of Manufacture: United States
Role: VIP Transport
The Cessna 550 Citation (ZS-LIG) was purchased in 1982, and the Cessna 551 Citation IISP (ZS-MLN) was integrated into 21 Squadron from the Venda Defence Force during 1994.
These aircraft have only had an interior refurbishment whilst in service with the squadron. The refurbishments were done during 2000 by Execujet of Lanseria, South Africa.
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