Cessna Citation II vs Cessna Citation V
The Citation II (1978-2006, ~385 kt) and Citation V (1989-2011, ~420 kt) are predecessor and successor in the Citation 500 series — same fuselage, but the V added more powerful JT15D-5 engines, slightly longer cabin and better climb/cruise performance.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 63
- Median asking
- $770,000
- Range
- $351,775–$2,295,250
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 36
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 1977–1992
- For sale now
- 104
- Median asking
- $2,047,500
- Range
- $473,625–$3,660,250
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 42
- Source marketplaces
- 13
- Model years available
- 1989–2008
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation II | Cessna Citation V |
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| Price Range | $351,775 – $2,295,250 | $473,625 – $3,660,250 |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 9 |
| Cruise Speed | 345 kts (639 km/h) | 390 kts (722 km/h) |
| Range | 1,600 nm (2,963 km) | 1,800 nm (3,334 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 13,300 lbs (6,033 kg) | 15,900 lbs (7,212 kg) |
| Useful Load | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg) | 4,250 lbs (1,928 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 470.0 gal (1779 L) | 500.0 gal (1892 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 125.0 GPH (473 L/h) | 140.0 GPH (530 L/h) |
| TBO | 4,500 hrs | 4,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $350,000 | $300,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $350,000 | $300,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $2,200 | $2,000 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna Citation II
Cessna Citation V
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation II or Cessna Citation V?
Bottom line: Choose the V for higher cruise, better hot-and-high performance and the larger active modern fleet. Choose the II for the lowest entry into a Citation 500-series and accept the older engines, lower cruise and mandate-upgrade costs.
Pick the Citation II if…
- Budget matters — from $351,775 vs $473,625, you save ~$121,850.
- More seats — 10 vs 9.
Pick the Citation V if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$2000/hr vs $2200/hr.
- Faster cruise — 390 kts vs 345 kts.
- Longer range — 1800 nm vs 1600 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1989 vs 1978.
- More inventory — 102 listings vs 62.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.