The Cessna Citation Mustang, designated Model 510, is a very light business jet developed by Cessna Aircraft Company as an entry point into the Citation jet family. Unlike larger Citations derived from earlier turbine platforms, the Mustang was conceived as a clean-sheet design focused on simplified ownership, single-pilot capability, and efficient short-range business missions, while retaining Citation lineage in systems philosophy and operational reliability.
The Citation Mustang first flew in April 2005. FAA certification was achieved in September 2006, with customer deliveries beginning later that year. Full production commenced in 2007 and continued until 2017, when Cessna discontinued the model as market demand shifted toward larger light jets with expanded range and cabin capability.
Power is provided by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofan engines, each producing approximately 1,460 pounds of thrust. Typical cruise speed is approximately 340 knots, with a range of about 1,150 nautical miles under standard business mission profiles. Maximum takeoff weight is approximately 8,645 pounds, and balanced field takeoff distance is near 3,100 feet, allowing access to smaller regional airports and shorter runways.
The Mustang’s cabin is configured exclusively for business passengers, typically seating four occupants. Cabin volume is approximately 200 cubic feet, with a cabin height of about 4.6 feet, width near 4.6 feet, and a cabin length of roughly 9.8 feet. While compact, the cabin supports efficient short-haul missions and benefits from the Citation Mustang’s low operating complexity and predictable performance.
From an operational standpoint, the Citation Mustang gained popularity among owner-operators and small corporate flight departments seeking jet performance with piston-like operating simplicity. Its production run and widespread fleet presence established the Mustang as one of the most recognizable very light jets in business aviation history.
