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Citation Mustang

Citation Mustang exterior

Overview

The Cessna Citation Mustang is a very light jet that brought genuine jet travel within reach of smaller charter budgets. Seating up to four passengers, it is quiet, efficient and single-pilot certified, ideal for quick point-to-point hops between city airports. In the African context it suits executives who want jet speed and comfort for shorter regional legs without the cost of a larger cabin jet.

Key specifications

Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), 2006-2017.

Passengers
up to 4
Cruise speed
620 km/h
335 kt
Range
1,852 km
1,000 NM
Min runway
1.13 km
3,700 ft
Ceiling
12,497 m
41,000 ft
Baggage
0.8 m3
Airstrips
Paved only
Citation Mustang cabin interior

Detailed specifications

Years of manufacture
2006-2017
Number produced
470+
Max take-off weight
3,921 kg
Max payload
590 kg
Empty weight
2,449 kg
Crew
1-2
Engines
2 x P&WC PW615F turbofans
Wingspan
13.16 m
Length
12.37 m

Chartering the Citation Mustang in Africa

For charter across Africa, the Citation Mustang is typically positioned from its home base to your departure airport, flown to your destination, and returned afterwards — the estimate you see on a route search already accounts for this full rotation. Whether it suits a given trip depends on the runway at each end, the distance, and how many seats you need. Search any route to see a live estimate for the Citation Mustang alongside every other aircraft that can fly it, then send an enquiry to have operators confirm the exact price.

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Images are representative of the aircraft type — the actual aircraft, cabin layout and interior finish depend on the operating carrier. Specifications are typical planning figures for charter use and vary by individual aircraft configuration. Charter prices are computed estimates confirmed by the operating carrier through the inquiry process.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charter a Citation Mustang in Africa?

The Citation Mustang is chartered as a whole aircraft, not per seat. Planning rates start around US$3,200 per occupied flight hour before airport, handling and navigation charges. On most African sectors the larger variable is positioning: if no Citation Mustang is sitting at your departure airport, the empty leg flown in to collect you is priced into the quote, which is why a short hop can cost more than its flight time suggests. Every route page on this site shows the all-in estimate rather than the bare hourly rate.

How many passengers can the Citation Mustang carry?

Up to 4 passengers in the cabin layout typically offered for charter in Africa. Operators configure individual aircraft differently, so the usable seat count on the specific tail allocated to your trip is confirmed at quote stage, along with baggage allowance, which is usually the binding limit on safari and golf trips rather than seats.

What is the range of the Citation Mustang?

The Citation Mustang plans to roughly 1,000 nautical miles (about 1,852 km) with normal reserves. From its Cape Town base that reaches scheduled airports in 7 African countries without a fuel stop. Hot and high departures, strong headwinds and a full cabin all reduce that figure, so longer sectors are planned with a technical stop where needed.

Which African airports can the Citation Mustang use?

It needs roughly 3,700 ft of paved runway at typical charter weights. On our airport data that covers 361 of the 394 African airports with scheduled service, before allowing for elevation, temperature and runway condition on the day. Shorter or unpaved strips, including most safari airstrips, are outside its limits and are flown on a turboprop instead.

Where is the Citation Mustang based in Africa?

Citation Mustang aircraft in our fleet data are based at Cape Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi. Departing from or near one of those cities keeps positioning cost down, because the aircraft does not have to fly an empty leg to reach you.

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