Representing the pinnacle of aircraft manufacturer Cessna’s
aviation know-how, the Columbus is the latest, largest entry in its line of
Citation business aircraft.
The Columbus breaks multiple records in the size and
performance ratings of other models in its class, including luxuriously
spacious baggage, passenger and legroom space with the capability to
accommodate up to 10 passengers.
On the technical front, the Columbus boasts a feature-packed cockpit utilizing the new Pro
Line Fusion™ system, and two powerful, fuel efficient Prat & Whitney PW810
two-spool propulsion engines capable of achieving a blisteringly swift Mach
.85.
With
a maximum range of more than 4,000 nautical miles (or 7,408 km) and a full fuel
payload of 1,950 lb, the Columbus has an extensive list of trip profiles.
Fly from Munich to New York, London to Dubai, Sydney to Singapore and Sao
Paulo to Miami in record time, courtesy of a
maximum cruise speed of 488 ktas. The Columbus is open for orders, with
deliveries expected to start in 2014.
www.columbus.cessna.com