Cessna 526 CitationJet

The Cessna 526 CitationJet was a twin-engined jet trainer candidate for the United States Joint Primary Aircraft Training System proposed by Cessna. It was a twin-engined, tandem seat aircraft, based on the Cessna CitationJet executive aircraft. It was, however, unsuccessful, with only two prototypes built.^[1]

Design and development

The United States military issued a Request for proposal for a jet trainer for use by the United States Air Force and United States Navy.^[1] Cessna responded with the 526 based on the Cessna 525 CitationJet business jet it included 75% commonality including the wings, engine, landing gear. Also common were the electrical, hydraulic and fuel system. New were a tandem two-seat cockpit with zero-zero ejection seats, new fuselage and tail unit.^[1]

The prototype first flew on 20 December 1993 and was followed by a second prototype on 2 March 1994.^[1]

The CitationJet did not succeed in the competition which was won by a variant of the Pilatus PC-9 which became the T-6 Texan II.

Specifications

Data from ^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: 2
• Length: 40 ft 8 in (14.4 m)
• Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in (11.28 m)
• Empty weight: 4920 lb (2232 kg)
• Gross weight: 7400 lb (3357 kg)
• Powerplant: 2 × Williams-Rolls F129 turbofans, 1500 lbf (6.672 kN) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 311 mph (500 km/h)
• Range: 1209 miles (1944 km)
• Service ceiling: 35,000 ft (10,668 m)

See also

• Joint Primary Aircraft Training System

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

• Pilatus PC-9
• Rockwell Ranger 2000

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