Cessna Citation Excel
The Cessna Citation Excel is an American midsize business jet in the Cessna Citation family. Announced in October 1994, the Model 560XL first flew on February 29, 1996, certification was granted in April 1998, and over 1,000 have been delivered. The 2,100 nmi-range (3,900 km), 20,200 lb (9,200 kg) MTOW jet is powered by two 3,650–4,080 lbf (16.2–18.1 kN) PW545 turbofans, has the cruciform tail and unswept supercritical wing of the Citation V (560), and a slightly shortened Citation X stand-up cabin. The XLS 2004 update had upgraded engines and a glass cockpit and the 2008 XLS+ had upgraded engines and a revised nose.
| Citation Excel Citation XLS / Citation XLS+ | |
|---|---|
| Cessna 560XL Citation Excel in landing configuration | |
| Role | Business jet |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Textron Aviation |
| First flight | 29 February 1996 |
| Status | Active In production |
| Produced | 1996–present |
| Number built | 1000 |
| Developed from | Cessna Citation V/Cessna Citation X |
| Developed into | Cessna Citation Sovereign |
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