Range
1940 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.75
Capacity
Up to 4
Avionics
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engines
PW545D
Origin
United States
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About The Citation Ascend
The Cessna Citation Ascend is part of Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation family, one of the most successful business jet product lines in history. It is designed around practical ownership economics, dependable systems, and mission flexibility for private owners, corporate flight departments, charter operators, and fractional providers.
1,940 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to regional business, owner-flown, and short transcontinental missions.
Mach 0.75 Top Speed
Cruise performance aligned with the aircraft's Citation class and mission profile.
Citation Ownership Economics
Designed around practical maintenance, strong parts support, and broad pilot familiarity.
PW545D Engines
Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofans define the aircraft's thrust, fuel burn, and maintenance profile.
Spotlight: 1,940 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to regional business, owner-flown, and short transcontinental missions.
Milestones
Program Status
Active Production
Citation Ascend Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
441 KTAS
(817 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
370 KTAS
(685 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.75
Max Range
1,940 NM
(3,593 km)
Service Ceiling
45,000 FT
(13,716 m)
Climb Rate
3,500 FPM
Takeoff Distance
3,800 FT
(1,158 m)
Landing Distance
3,180 FT
(969 m)
With a maximum range of approximately 1,940 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.75, the Citation Ascend is suited to regional business, owner-flown, and short transcontinental missions. Its runway performance, service ceiling, and Citation operating simplicity make it especially relevant for buyers comparing acquisition cost, dispatch reliability, and real-world trip capability.
Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engine Model
PW545D
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
4,119 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 3/4/5 compliant by configuration
The Citation Ascend is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D turbofan engines, each producing about 4,119 pounds of thrust. The engine choice is central to the aircraft's fuel burn, climb performance, maintenance planning, and appeal in both owner-flown and professionally crewed operations.
Operating Weights
MTOW (Max Takeoff)
20,200 LB
(9,163 kg)
Max Landing Weight
18,700 LB
(8,482 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
15,000 LB
(6,804 kg)
Max Payload
2,400 LB
(1,089 kg)
Fuel Capacity
6,740 LB
(3,057 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
12,600 LB
(5,715 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 20,200 lbs, the Citation Ascend offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Citation Ascend Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
18.7 FT
(5.70 m)
Width
5.6 FT
(1.71 m)
Height
5.7 FT
(1.74 m)
The Citation Ascend cabin provides a stand-up midsize cabin with executive seating, work tables, and practical baggage capacity. Cabin dimensions are approximately 18.7 ft long, 5.6 ft wide, and 5.7 ft high, with seating for up to 12 passengers depending on layout and about 90 cubic feet of baggage capacity.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 350 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.24M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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The Cessna Citation Ascend has an estimated new or original list price of about $18.5M. Current market values vary by year, hours, engine status, avionics, inspections, and interior condition.
The Citation Ascend has a maximum range of approximately 1,940 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Citation Ascend can reach a top operating speed of about Mach 0.75, with normal cruise speeds depending on altitude, weight, and mission profile.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Citation Ascend can accommodate up to 12 passengers.