
Citation 500
- Range
- 1,130nm
- Seats
- 6
The Citation Mustang is a compact, single-pilot very light jet designed for efficient short- and medium-range travel. Its simple systems, Garmin flight deck and broad owner-pilot following make it a practical first jet for suitable missions.

The Citation Mustang's maximum range is 991 nautical miles — 622 nm less than the Citation CJ2+, the longest-legged Very Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 991 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 250 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,137 ft |
| Typical passengers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 1 |
| Cabin length | 116 in |
| Cabin width | 54 in |
| Cabin height | 53 in |
| Cabin volume | 163 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 63 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 8,645 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 1,695 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada Corporation PW530A |
| Exterior length | 40.6 ft |
| Wingspan | 43.2 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
The Mustang typically carries four passengers and offers a 991-nautical-mile maximum-range profile, a 41,000-foot ceiling and 63 cubic feet of total baggage capacity. Its PW615F-series engines and modest ramp footprint support economical personal and business transportation.
Textron delivered the final production Mustang in 2017 after more than 470 aircraft had been delivered. The model remains active in private, training and charter roles, supported by a large installed fleet and established maintenance resources.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Review PW615F engine status, hot-section history, life-limited components and program coverage. Training and charter aircraft may carry high cycles even when total hours appear moderate.
Payload and range are sensitive to passenger count, baggage and weather reserves. Confirm the actual empty weight, avionics updates, deice condition and service history for the specific aircraft.
Category context
The Mustang is smaller and generally less expensive to acquire and operate than the Citation M2, but the M2 offers more speed, cabin space and range. The Embraer Phenom 100-series provides a wider cabin and different baggage arrangement in the same broad category.
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Market position
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