Summary

  • The Citation Latitude is a best-selling mid-sized jet powered by Pratt & Whitney engines flying over 400 examples.
  • The Cessna Citation Longitude is the largest jet, with a range of 3,500 NM, and seats 12 people.
  • CJ4 has the longest range in the Citation family and offers spacier seating for up to 10 passengers.

The Cessna Citation family of business jets began over 50 years ago, in 1972. By 2022, more than 8,000 jets in the Citation family have been delivered, logging over 41 million flight hours. Simple Flying delves deeper into the Citation family aircraft with the longest range.

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Cessna Citation CJ3+

Operational range: 2,040 NM (3,780 km)

Model 525 Citation CJ3+
Length 51 ft 2 in (15.60 m)
Wingspan 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m)
Wing area 294 sq ft (27.3 sq m)
Cabin 58 in (1.5 m)
Passengers 9
MTOW 13,870 lb (6,290 kg)
Cruise speed 416 kn (770 km/h)
Range 2,040 NM (3,780 km)
Engines 2x FJ44-3A
Total thrust 5,640 lbf (25.1 kN)

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is part of the C/M2 series of light business jets designed and developed by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company. The original aircraft was launched in in October 1989, and performed its first flight in April 1991. With the delivery of the first Cu series aircraft in March 1993, Cessna continued to improve on the design and performance parameters of the aircraft family.

A Cessna Citation CJ3+ just after take off.

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The CJ3+ is an upgraded version CJ3 with upgraded Garmin G3000 avionics and newer seats with foldable armrests. The CJ3 is a stretched version of the earlier CJ models, with a capacity for up to nine passengers. Powered by two Williams Fi44 engines, the aircraft has a cruising speed of 416 knots (770 km/h). In 2023, its equipped price of the Citation CJ3+ was $10.5 million.

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Cessna Citation XLS+

Operating range: 2,100 NM (3,900 km)

Model 560XL Citation XLS+
Length 52 ft 6 in (16.00 m)
Wingspan 56 ft 4 in (17.17 m)
Wing area 370 sq ft (34 sq m)
Cabin 68 in (1.7 m)
Passengers 9
MTOW 20,200 lb (9,200 kg)
Cruise speed 441 kn (817 km/h)
Range 2,100 NM (3,900 km)
Engines 2x PW545C
Total thrust 8,238 lbf (36.6 kN)

The Cessna Citation Excel (XL) is a midsize business jet introduced in October 1994, and (the 560 XL) first flew in February 1996. The 20,200 lb (9,200 kg) MTOW jet, a little heavier than a light jet category, is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PV545C turbofan engines, each generating 4,080 bf (18.1 kN) takeoff thrust.

Citation XLS D-CMMP on the ground

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The upgraded PW545C engines are featured on the 2008 XLS+ design, which also has a glass cockpit and an upgraded nose. The manufacturer has produced more than 1,000 examples across various Citation Excel variants, and production remains active.

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Cessna Citation CJ4

Operational range: 2,170 NM (4,020 km)

Model 525 Citation CJ4
Length 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m)
Wingspan 50 ft 10 in (15.49 m)
Wing area 330 sq ft (31 sq m)
Cabin 58 in (1.5 m)
Passengers 10
MTOW 17,110 lb (7,760 kg)
Cruise speed 451 kn (835 km/h)
Range 2,170 NM (4,020 km)
Engines 2x FJ44-4A
Total thrust 7,242 lbf (32.2 kN)

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a further stretched version launched at the NBAA conference in October 2006. Retaining the overall design of the CJ series, the CJ4 wings have a moderate sweep, similar to the Citation Sovereign. The CJ4 cabin is approximately 21 inches longer than the CJff, allowing up to 10 passengers to fit (including one in the cockpit during single-pilot flights).

A Cessna Citationjet CJ4 about to land.

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The cabin seating area is stretched by about 7 inches (18 cm), providing greater flexibility with the forward side-facing divan, forward-facing chairs, and club seats. The CJ4 has block speeds of 410-420 knots (760-780 km/h) at cruising altitude and consumes approximately 160 US gal (610 L) of fuel per hour. Cessna has delivered more than 400 examples of the CJ4 with an equipped price of nearly $12 million.

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Cessna Citation Latitude

Operational range: 2,850 NM (5,280 km)

Model 680A Citation Latitude
Length 62 ft 3 in (18.97 m)
Wingspan 72 ft 4 in (22.05 m)
Wing area 543 sq ft (50.4 sq m)
Cabin 77 in (2.0 m)
Passengers 9
MTOW 30,800 lb (14,000 kg)
Cruise speed 446 kn (826 km/h)
Range 2,850 NM (5,280 km)
Engines 2x PW306D1
Total thrust 11,814 lbf (52.5 kN)

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a super midsized business jet announced at the 2011 NBAA convention. The aircraft first flew in February 2014, and the first deliveries began in August of the same year. Developed from the Citation Sovereign, the Latitude retains the same wing design but features a new circular fuselage with a flat floor. Most business jets have a stepped-down aisle, enabling maximum stand-up length. The flat floor design provides greater comfort and ease of access, similar to that of commercial airliners.

Cessna Citation Latitude on the ground

Photo: Textron Aviation

The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 turbofans, each producing approximately 6,000 lbf (26 kN) of takeoff thrust. As of May, Cessna has delivered more than 400 examples of the Latitude, with an equipped price of $19.75 million.

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Cessna Citation Longitude

Operational range: 3,500 NM (6,482 km)

Model 700 Citation Longitude
Length 73 ft 2 in (22.30 m)
Wingspan 68 ft 11 in (21.01 m)
Wing area 537 sq ft (49.91 sq m)
Cabin 77 in (1.96 m)
Passengers 12
MTOW 39,500 lb (17,917 kg)
Cruise speed 476 kn (882 km/h)
Range 3,500 NM (6,482 km)
Engines 2x HTF7700L
Total thrust 15,200 lbf (68 kN)

The Cessna Citation Longitude is the largest business jet produced by Cessna and was developed from the Citation Latitude. Retaining the aluminum airframe and cross-section, the aircraft is stretched by a seat row. The new T-tail and wing featuring a 28-degree sweep angle enable an enhanced range of 3,500 NM. The type performed its first flight in October 2016 and entered service in October 2019.

Inside the main cabin of a Cessna Citation Longitude.

Photo: Cessna

Powered by two Honeywell HTF7700 engines, each producing 7,665 lbf (34.1 KN) of takeoff thrust. With the capacity to accommodate eight people in a double-club configuration, the cabin is pressurized under 6,000 ft (1,800 m) altitude. Since September 2019, Cessna has produced more than 100 examples of the Citation Longitude. The equipped price of the jet is approximately $30 million.

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