Book a Citation XLS+
Citation XLS+
Midsize jet
The Citation XLS+ represents the biggest leap in the series, integrating FADEC engines and the Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck for peak digital assurance. It retains the spacious stand-up cabin and short-field utility, defining modern executive light jet travel.
Next-Generation Efficiency
Overview
The Cessna Citation XLS+ (Model 560XL) was introduced in 2008, representing the most significant technological leap in the entire Excel series. While maintaining the class-leading 5,7 ft stand-up cabin and superior short-field access, the XLS+ delivered a complete overhaul of the cockpit and power plant. The biggest change was the integration of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) on the powerful Pratt & Whitney PW545C engines, automating engine management for optimized performance, increased fuel efficiency, and reduced pilot workload. Simultaneously, the cockpit switched from the older system to the fully integrated Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, featuring four large LCD displays for superior situational awareness. Externally, the aircraft adopted the tapered, pointed nose to provide a modernized, sleek ramp presence. This combination of digital operational assurance and midsize comfort cemented the XLS+ as a best-selling, high-efficiency light-midsize jet.
Uncompromised Space and Comfort
Luxury interior
The Citation XLS+ continues to offer the largest and most comfortable cabin in its class. Its spacious interior is defined by genuine standing headroom and a wide, executive double-club seating configuration, providing the peace, quiet, and utility required for peak productivity on any high-efficiency mission.
True Stand-Up Cabin
The XLS+ features 5,7 feet of cabin height, the first jet in its class to offer genuine standing headroom. This dramatically enhances passenger comfort and mobility throughout the entire 18-foot cabin.
Wide-Body Executive Seating
Inheriting width from the Citation X design, the cabin comfortably seats 8-9 passengers in a spacious double-club configuration. The generous 5,5 ft in width optimizes shoulder room and personal space.
Unrivaled Cargo Utility
The XLS+ offers a massive 90 cubic feet of total baggage space, accessible in flight. This ample capacity ensures you can maximize both passenger payload and airport access on complex trips.
Key Specifications & Performance
Technical Characteristics
The Citation XLS+ provides excellent performance margins and short-field capability, all while accommodating a stand-up cabin.
Performance
Maximum Cruise Speed
441 knots (817 km/h)
Maximum Range
1,863 nautical miles (3,450 km)
Service Ceiling
45,000 feet (13,716 m)
Takeoff Distance
3,560 feet (1,085 m)
Landing Distance
3,180 feet (969 m)
Rate of Climb
3,500 feet/minute (1,067 meters/minute)
Capacity
Passengers
Up to 9 (Typical configuration is 8)
Crew
2 (Pilot & Co-Pilot)
Cabin Volume
461 cubic feet (13.05 cubic meters)
Cabin Dimensions
Length: 18,7 ft (5,66 m)
Width: 5,5 ft (1,65 m)
Height: 5,7 ft (1,70 m)
Fuel & Engines
Fuel Capacity
6,740 pounds (3,057 kg)
Engines
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C
Twin turbofans featuring Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). FADEC ensures optimal thrust, better fuel efficiency, and reduced pilot workload.
Thrust (each)
4,119 pounds of thrust (18.32 kN)
Cargo & Access
Cargo Door Size
Class-leading capacity achieved through a large external compartment (80 cu ft) and a smaller internal compartment. The external area is heated and pressurized.
Baggage Compartment
90 cubic feet (2.55 cubic meters)
Approximately 10–12 standard suitcases or medium bags.
Digital Safety and Modern Style
Key feature
The Citation XLS+ leapfrogs its predecessor through a total technological and aesthetic overhaul. These two features deliver the highest degree of digital assurance, operational efficiency, and modernized presence available in the light-midsize category.
Pointed Nose and Aerodynamic Refinement
Performance & Technical Excellence
The Citation XLS+ provides an immediate visual distinction that enhances its premium charter appeal. It discarded the rounded nose of the previous Excel and XLS models, adopting the sleek, tapered, pointed nose styling seen on the larger Citation X and Sovereign jets. This aesthetic change gives the aircraft a significantly more modern and aerodynamic ramp presence, signaling a contemporary and updated experience to the passenger. Beyond aesthetics, the redesign contributes to subtle aerodynamic improvements, translating to slightly better performance margins and efficiency. This visual upgrade ensures that your executive travel is delivered not just with superior speed and capacity, but also with the commanding, sophisticated look of a next-generation business jet. The modernized exterior confirms your choice of the most current and optimized version of this best-selling airframe.
Uncompromising Digital Assurance: FADEC and Pro Line 21
Safety & Operational Advantage
The "Plus" designation is defined by the integration of two revolutionary digital systems that maximize operational reliability and safety. The aircraft upgraded to Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) on its PW545C engines. FADEC automates engine management with computerized precision, protecting against engine over-limits and ensuring optimal power and fuel efficiency throughout the flight, a crucial safety and reliability benefit. Concurrently, the cockpit switched to the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, replacing older screens with a fully integrated digital flight deck. This sophisticated system provides the flight crew with superior situational awareness, advanced navigation, and the highest degree of safety assurance, confirming the aircraft is operated using current, best-in-class digital technology for a safer, more predictable journey.
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