CITATION ASCEND
BASE PRICE: $ 13,050,000
PASSENGERS
4
CABIN VOLUME
cu.ft
400
RANGE
nm
1500
SPEED
ktas
400
MTOW
lb
20000
8 PAX
1,841 nm
441 ktas
20,200 lb
The Citation XLS+ is the second iteration of the very successful 1998 Citation Excel (Model 560XL). This light jet model was designed by combining the Citation V (Model 560) Wing and cruciform tail, with the stand-up fuselage of the Citation X (Model 750), creating one of the largest cabins in the light jet category.
The 2008 Citation XLS+ version, introduced an improved FADEC controlled Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C Engines. The flight deck was also upgraded from Honeywell Primus 1000 to Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21 avionics.
| Range | |
| 4 Passengers Range* | 1,841 nm |
| Speed | |
| Maximum Speed | 441 ktas |
| High Speed Cruise | – |
| Long Range Cruise | – |
| Airfield | |
| Takeoff Distance | 3,560 ft |
| Landing Distance | 3,180 ft |
| Altitude | |
| Maximum Cruise Altitude | 45,000 ft |
| Initial Cruise Altitude | 45,000 ft |
*LRC, NBAA IFR, 100 nm Alternate
| Maximum Takeoff | 20,200 lb |
| Maximum Landing | 18,700 lb |
| Maximum Zero Fuel | 15,100 lb |
| Basic Operating | 12,860 lb |
| Usable Fuel | 7,540 lb |
| Maximum Payload | 2,240 lb |
| Maximum Payload/Full Fuel | 800 lb |
INTERIOR
The Citation XLS+ offers the largest cabin in the light jet category. The standard eleven windows cabin configuration includes a side-facing couch and six seats. For added storage, the two-place couch can be replaced with a storage closet and a single side-facing seat. Seats are wrapped in rich leather, while tasteful hardwood finishes and custom-tailored fabrics accent the elegance.
Standard 8 Passengers Configuration
7 Passengers Configuration
| Cabin Height | 68 in |
| Cabin Width | 66 in |
| Cabin Length | 18 ft 6 in |
| Cabin Volume | 456 cu.ft |
| Baggage Storage | |
| Internal | 10 cu.ft |
| External | 80 cu.ft |
Flight Deck
The flight deck of the Citation XLS+ is powered by the proven Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.
| AVIONICS | |
| Cockpit Name | |
| Manufacturer | Rockwell Collins |
| Model | Pro Line 21 |
| ENGINES | |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
| Model | PW545C |
| Thrust | 4,119 lb |
| Flat Rate | – |
| APU | |
| Manufacturer | – |
| Model | – |
Program Timeline
1989
CitationJet (Model 525) Pogram Launch
1991
CitationJet
First Flight
2006
CJ4
Program Launch
2008
First Flight
2010
Entry into Service
Pedigree
Citation V
(Model 560)
- Certification: 1984
- Engines : JT15D-5A
Excel
(Model 560XL)
- Certification: 1998
- Engines : PW530A
Citation III Wide Fuselage / Citation V Wing & Tail
XLS
(Model 560XL)
- Certification: 2004
- Engines : PW530B
Honeywell Primus 1000 Avionics /Enhanced Engines
XLS+
(Model 560XL)
- Certification: 2008
- Engines : PW530C
