Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category
The Citation brand encompasses six distinct families of aircraft. The Bravo came from the Citation II family. As the successor to the Citation II, the Bravo features more powerful and more fuel-efficient PW530A engines, resulting in a higher MGTOW, a faster cruise speed and longer range.
As of February 2014, the Citation Bravo market is comprised of 100% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 12.3% with 54% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 334 days.
Brief History
The first flight of the Citation Bravo took place on April 25, 1995. The last Citation Bravo rolled off the production line over a decade later in late 2006. During that time, a total 336 Citation Bravo aircraft were built from 1997 to 2006 with 333 in operation today.
Worldwide Appeal
Of the 333 Citation Bravo aircraft in operation by continent, North America has the largest percentage at 66%, followed by Europe at 15% for a combined total of 81%. Also, only 13% of the 333 Citation Bravo jets in operation today are in fleet ownership with the largest fleet operator (NetJets Europe Ltd.) having 7 aircraft. Additionally, 5% of the Citation Bravo jets are leased.
Highlights
Performance
The Citation Bravo is powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PW530A engines each offering 2,887 pounds of thrust. The Citation Bravo uses 148 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Citation Bravo is 1,587 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Citation Bravo is 278 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 9 passenger and 2 crew seats.
Design
The Citation Bravo Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) is 14,800 pounds (6,713 kg) with a maximum range of 1,740 nm.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 400 kts | 741 km/h | ||||||
| Long-range Speed: | 343 kts | 635 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 3,600 ft (1,097 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||||||
| Landing distance: | 2,487 ft (758 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 73.7 | Approach: | 91.2 | Lateral: | 85.2 |
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Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 15,000 lb (6,803 kg) | ||||||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 14,800 lb (4,511 kg) | ||||||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 13,500 lb (4,115 kg) | ||||||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 11,300 lb (3,444 kg) | ||||||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 9,360 lb (2,853 kg) |
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