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Citation Ultra
Midsize jet
The Citation Ultra modernized the light jet experience, pairing its exceptionally spacious, long cabin (Model 560 series) with a groundbreaking glass cockpit. It delivers superior performance, fast climb rates, and reliable comfort for efficient executive travel.
Performance and the First Glass Cockpit
Overview
The Cessna Citation Ultra (Model 560) was certified in 1994 as the modernized successor to the Citation V. It was specifically engineered to inject contemporary technology and superior performance into the successful, stretched airframe of the Model 560 series. The "Ultra" designation is defined by a major technological leap: the replacement of older analog instruments with the Honeywell Primus 1000 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS). This represented a shift to a true glass cockpit, simplifying flight management, reducing pilot workload, and significantly improving situational awareness. Furthermore, the Ultra was equipped with more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D turbofans. These engines provided superior performance, specifically boosting the rate of climb and maximizing cruise speed compared to its predecessor. By successfully pairing the highest utility cabin in the light jet market with advanced avionics and superior performance, the Citation Ultra became a fast, reliable, and comfortable executive transport solution.
Utility and Midsize Comfort
Luxury interior
The Citation Ultra's cabin is its greatest asset, inheriting the long, spacious design of the Model 560 series. Engineered for maximum utility, it offers more headroom and legroom than most light jets, providing a tranquil, productive environment perfectly suited for executive comfort on efficient, medium-range missions.
The Longest Cabin in Class
The Citation Ultra provides one of the most generous cabins. It allows for flexible executive configurations, ensuring ample legroom between facing club seats and reducing the feeling of confinement during longer journeys.
Enhanced Comfort via Dropped Aisle
By subtly lowering the central floor section, the cabin provides enhanced seated and standing headroom along the entire length of the aircraft. This critical design choice maximizes passenger comfort, creating an airy and open atmosphere.
Class-Leading Cargo Utility
The Citation Ultra provides one of the most generous total baggage capacities combining internal and external storage space. This ample capacity easily accommodates up to eight standard suitcases or specialized sports gear.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Citation Ultra combines the spacious 560-series airframe with upgraded power to achieve a high-speed cruise and excellent rate of climb.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
425 knots (787 km/h)
Maximum Range
1,800 nautical miles (3,334 km)
Service Ceiling
45,000 feet (13,716 m)
Takeoff Distance
3,200 feet (975 m)
Landing Distance
2,750 feet (838 m)
Rate of Climb
4,000 feet/minute (1,219 meters/minute)
Capacity
Passengers
7–8 (Typical Executive Configuration)
Crew
2 (Pilot & Co-Pilot). Single-Pilot Certified
Cabin Volume
314 cubic feet (8.9 cubic meters)
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 17,4 ft (5,28 m)
Width: 4.10 ft (1.47 m)
Height: 4.8 ft (1.42 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
5,400 pounds (2,449 kg)
Engines
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D
Twin turbofan engines providing excellent performance and efficiency, crucial for the Ultra's fast climb rate and high cruise speed.
Thrust (each)
2,900 pounds of thrust (12.9 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
71 cubic feet (2.01 cubic meters)
Baggage Compartment
Approximately 7–8 standard suitcases or a mix of luggage and sports equipment.
Exceptional capacity for its class, split between an accessible internal and a large, dedicated external compartment. Both areas are pressurized.
Digital Flight and Enhanced Comfort
Key feature
The Citation Ultra seamlessly marries the best-in-class utility of the Model 560 cabin with groundbreaking technological and performance upgrades. These two core features deliver a level of modern safety and passenger comfort that was unprecedented for a light jet of its generation.
Modern Assurance
Safety & Operational Advantage
The defining feature of the Ultra is its technological leap to the Honeywell Primus 1000 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS).This upgrade replaced the previous model's complex analog instrumentation with a sophisticated four-screen digital glass cockpit.This transformation simplifies the flight deck, drastically reducing pilot workload and enhancing the crew's situational awareness with clear, consolidated data displays. For the charter client, this conversion signals a commitment to modern safety and operational precision. The Primus 1000 ensures that the aircraft is operated with the reliability and flight management capabilities of a much newer jet, providing maximum assurance that every phase of your journey is managed with state-of-the-art digital control and accuracy
Faster Climb and Cabin Refinement
Passenger Comfort & Experience
The Ultra's improved cabin experience stems from a combination of engine performance and interior detailing. It is powered by upgraded Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D turbofans, which provide a significantly faster rate of climb (up to 4,100 feet per minute). This superior vertical performance is a direct benefit to passengers, minimizing the time spent climbing through lower-altitude weather layers and turbulence, ensuring a quicker and smoother transition to high cruising altitudes. Furthermore, the interior amenities received notable attention, with higher quality finishes, improved air circulation controls, and cleaner interior panels compared to its predecessor. This pairing of enhanced performance and refined aesthetics guarantees a comfortable, fast, and tranquil flight environment.
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