The Citation III was Cessna’s first entry into the medium jet market and was designed to supplement the much smaller Citation I and II. The new design features a swept supercritical wing for high-speed long-range flight, new Honeywell TFE 731 turbofans, a T-tail, and a new fuselage. The 389 cubic foot cabin provides seating for seven, a galley, and an aft lavatory. The Citation III’s first flight was on May 30, 1979.
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- 1979 - 1988
The Westwind started out as the Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander. When Rockwell (owner of Aero Commander) acquired North American Aviation (owner of Sabreliner) in
