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 Cessna C-550 Citation
(02/09/2009)Citation II Interceptor aircraft are all-weather tactical jets used by CBP Air and Marine to intercept and track airborne drug smugglers and to enforce airspace security over critical venues. The Citation has also been used effectively in Panama, Honduras, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico and Aruba.CBP Air and Marine began utilizing the Cessna Citation in the late 1970’s as a high-speed interceptor and tracker.CBP Air and Marine’s Citation Interceptors, which fly with a crew of three (pilot, copilot, and sensor operator), have the ability to operate from remote landing strips. The Citation II were the first commercial aircraft fitted with fire-control radar from the USAF F-16 Falcon, to be used in a law enforcement capacity.Performance and Weights:- Max Speed (Vne) 265 KIAS
- Service Ceiling Altitude 43,000 ft.
- Range 1,380 NM
- Endurance 4.0 hours
- Max Gross Weight 14,000 lbs.
Features:- AN/APG-66 Fire Control Radar
- Infrared Detection System (IRDS)
Utilization:- Airborne Intercept
- Surveillance
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