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Выполнивший первый полет 23 апреля 2005 года, Cessna Citation Mustang был сертифицирован по нормам FAA 8 сентября 2006 года. В стандартном варианте самолет рассчитан на перевозку шести пассажиров. Mustang стал первым самолетом VLJ, получившим сертификат серийного производства FAA.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

By the time the second production aircraft N510KS made its maiden flight on January 30,2006 - one week ahead of schedule - the earlier two had accrued 580 flying hours and 360 flights.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

Air International 2006-10 / News: Headline, Military, Civil, Accidents

Cessna Aircraft Company announced on September 11, 2006 that the US Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification to the Cessna 510 Citation Mustang new-generation, entry-level business jet. Cessna currently has 250 orders for the Mustang, meaning that production is now sold out well into 2009. Customer deliveries are scheduled to commence early next year. Seen here during a sortie on June 21 is the second production aircraft, N510KS (c/n 510-0002), which first flew on January 30, 2006, becoming the third and final aircraft in the certification flight-test programme. This aircraft is being used primarily for systems certification, function and reliability tests and post-certification service tests.

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Фирма "Cessna" рекламирует Citation Mustang как "необычный VLJ". Действительно, эта машина создавалась на основе опыта постройки самолетов больших размеров и сертифицирована по тем же стандартам, что и самолеты семейства CJ.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

Just under 400 Cessna 510 Citation Mustangs have been delivered, primarily to owner-flyers.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

This view of N510KS clearly illustrates the Mustang's Citation lineage. Note the ventral fins under the rear fuselage that have been added to improve stall characteristics.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

The Citation Mustang used in the flight test (N403CM, c/n 510-0003) was rolled out on May 31, 2006 and flew on June 15. It is used as a company demonstrator.

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Cessna's Citation Mustang displayed in the static park at Orlando was fully furnished, with a club-four leather seating and a roomy cockpit incorporating a three-screen Garmin 1000 avionics system.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

First production aircraft N510CE was displayed at the 2005 NBAA Convention, Orlando in November, ten weeks after its first flight on August 29, 2005. It was subsequently used for systems and avionics development and certification flying.

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Cessna's Citation Mustang N264CA in the static display at Henderson Executive Airport;

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Citation Mustang. Mustang относится к классу сверхлегких бизнес-джетов. Самолет совершил первый полет 18 апреля 2005 года, оснащается двумя двигателями Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F и имеет максимальную взлетную массу всего 3930 кг. Первый серийный самолет передан заказчику в 2006 году; собрано более 320 машин.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

The Mustang is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615F turbofans.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

The tail of the Mustang.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

The strakes under the rear fuselage of the Mustang help protect the pilot from stalling.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

Left: The steerable single wheel nose landing gear retracts forward.
Right: The trailing link mainwheels of the Mustang retract inwards, while the landing gear doors cover the legs only, leaving the wheels exposed in flight.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

During its first flight on April 23, 2005, the first prototype (N27369) was taken to 11,000ft and a number of systems were exercised, including the flaps, speed brakes and undercarriage. Various stability and control tests were also carried out during the flight, which lasted two hours and 21 minutes.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

Initial production of the Mustang was carried out at Cessna's main Wichita plant, but moved to its Independence factory in 2005.

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The 400th production Citation Mustang on the assembly line at Independence, Kansas. The aircraft was rolled out, minus its engines, on January 21, 2012.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

Citation Mustangs being assembled at Wichita, Kansas. A total of 43 were delivered in 2011.

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Новейший "Мустанг" компании "Цессна"

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

The Garmin G1000 has two 10.4in (264mm) GDU1040A active matrix LCDs and a central GDU1500 15in (381mm) screen, on which flight, navigation, engine, weather, traffic and terrain data are portrayed.

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Комплекс авионики самолета Citation Mustang разработан на базе системы G1000 и унифицирован с бортовым электронным оборудованием самолетов серии Phenom, но информация в кабине Mustang отображается на двух основных 26,42-см многофункциональных индикаторах и одном центральном 38,10-см индикаторе.

Air International 2012-05 / D.Unwin - Taming the Mustang /Commercial/

Владельцы самолетов VLJ предпочитают комфортабельные салоны по типу автомобилей представительского класса, как на этом самолете Citation Mustang. В то же время уровень комфорта на самолетах типа Gulfstream для самолетов VLJ считается излишним.
The cabin of the Mustang is configured with a club-four layout, with a chemical toilet opposite the entrance.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

Because the Mustang is smaller than traditional Citations the four-seat cabin has been given a slightly pear-shaped cross-section in order to maximise the effective space.

Air International 2007-05 / R.Simpson - Citation Mustang Cessna's VLJ /Commercial/

Cessna Citation Mustang