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23 models · 6,727 on the US register

Cessna Citation jets

Cessna, founded by Clyde Cessna in Wichita, Kansas, in 1927, builds the Citation business jets alongside the 172, 182 and Caravan. The first Citation was certified in 1971, and the family now runs from the light M2 and CJ series to the super-midsize Longitude. Cessna has been part of Textron Aviation since 2014.

$325K to $28.3M

Founded
1927, Wichita, Kansas
Parent
Textron Aviation (Textron)
First Citation certified
1971

FAQ

Cessna questions

How many Cessna aircraft are registered in the US?

75,716 current US registrations are filed under Cessna's names in the FAA file of October 2026, 6,727 of them Caravans, Citation CJ3s and Citation XLS and other classified models. Aircraft registered in other countries are not counted.

What Cessna models are there?

Radar has a page for 23 Cessna models: the Caravan (turboprop), the Citation CJ3 (light jet), the Citation XLS (midsize jet), the Citation CJ4 (light jet), the Citation Latitude (midsize jet), the Citation II (light jet), the Citation Sovereign (midsize jet), the Citation X (super-midsize jet), the Citation CJ2 (light jet), the Citation M2 (light jet), the Citation Excel (midsize jet), the Citation Mustang (very light jet), the CitationJet (light jet), the Citation Bravo (light jet), the Citation V (light jet), the Citation III (midsize jet), the Citation Ultra (light jet), the Citation Encore (light jet), the Citation Longitude (super-midsize jet), the Cessna 501 (Citation-I/SP design) (light jet), the Citation CJ1 (light jet), the Cessna 500 Citation (light jet) and the Citation I (light jet).

How much does a Cessna aircraft cost?

Across the Cessna models Radar values, from about $325K (an older Citation I) to $28.3M (a recent Citation Longitude). The figures are Radar's value model by build year where it models the type, otherwise listing-based or rough estimates; hours, programs and the logbooks move the price of any one aircraft.

Which Cessna has the longest range?

The Citation Longitude, with a published range of 3,500 nm. The Citation X is published at 3,460 nm. The Citation Sovereign is published at 2,847 nm.

What is the fastest Cessna?

The Citation X, with a published high-speed cruise of 528 knots true airspeed and a maximum operating Mach number of 0.935.

Which Cessna seats the most passengers?

The Caravan, published for up to 13 passengers. Completions vary, and many aircraft are fitted with fewer, larger seats.

Who owns Cessna aircraft?

Of the 75,716 US-registered Cessna aircraft, 36,158 (48%) are registered to companies, trusts and other entities and 39,558 to individuals. Radar does not name individual owners. The most common states of registration are FL (3,307), TX (3,050), DE (2,540).

Data: Radar, FAA aircraft registry file of 2026-10-09.

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