History The Citation VII is a Citation III with 4,000-pound thrust Honeywell TFE 731-4 engines. The Citation VII has 77 miles less range than the Citation III, with slightly better field performance. The cruise speed is 8 knots faster than the Citation III. The Citation VII went out of production in 2000 after producing 119 units. The first Citation VII prototype flew in February 1991. Summary NAME: Citation VII MANUFACTURER: Cessna Type: Jets RANGE: 1693 nm SPEED: 452 kts PASSENGERS: 7 people ACQUISITION COST: $1,760,947 ENGINES: Honeywell Engines TFE 731-4R-2 2 AVIONICS: APU: Optional WINGSPAN: 53.5 ft IFR CERTIFIED: Yes