The story
The Citation V family stretched the straight-winged Citation II into a roomier, faster jet that still loves short runways. Businesses, charter firms and the US Army, which flies it as the UC-35, all put it to work. The corporate workhorse.
While it was in production, the Citation V was the best-selling business jet on the market.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Citation V/Ultra/Encore?
Straight-wing Citation with seven cabin windows a side. The tailplane sits low at the base of the fin with a pronounced upward angle, not on top like a T-tail. Longer than the CJs, smaller than the stand-up Excel.
What does a Citation V/Ultra/Encore sound like?
JT15D or PW535 turbofans, depending on the model — a steady business-jet hum.
How fast is the Citation V/Ultra/Encore?
Top speed is 430 kts.
How many passengers does the Citation V/Ultra/Encore carry?
Up to 8. A typical layout is 7 (executive).
How far can the Citation V/Ultra/Encore fly?
Range is about 1,960 nmi.
How big is the Citation V/Ultra/Encore?
It is 48 ft 11 in long and 52 ft 2 in across the wings.
When did the Citation V/Ultra/Encore first fly?
Its first flight was in 1987.
How many Citation V/Ultra/Encores have been built?
774 built.
How rare is a Citation V/Ultra/Encore in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Citation V/Ultra/Encore catch is worth 25 points.
