Citation Excel
Range
1900 NM
3,519 km
Max Speed
Mach 0.75
Capacity
Up to 4
Avionics
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Engines
PW545A
Origin
United States
About the Citation Excel
The Cessna Citation Excel 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.
1,900 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.
PW545A Engines
Twin Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofans define the aircraft's thrust, fuel burn, and maintenance profile.
Milestones
1,900 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to regional business, owner-flown, and short transcontinental missions.
Citation Excel Specifications
Performance
With a maximum range of approximately 1,900 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.75, the Citation Excel 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
The Citation Excel is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A turbofan engines, each producing about 3,804 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
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 20,200 lbs, the Citation Excel offers a high payload-to-range ratio.
Citation Excel Interior
Cabin Specs
The Citation Excel 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 9 passengers depending on layout and about 90 cubic feet of baggage capacity.
Explore Cabin InteriorOperating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 350 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.19M
Estimated Total Spend
Textron Aviation Citation Excel Vs
Textron AviationCitation Excel In Focus | BombardierLearjet 55 | BombardierLearjet 55B | BombardierLearjet 55C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Range | 1,900 nm | 2,040 nm | 2,050 nm | 2,040 nm |
| Top Speed | 0.75 Mach | 0.81 Mach | 0.81 Mach | 0.81 Mach |
| Capacity | 9 pax | 10 pax | 10 pax | 10 pax |
| Est. Base Price | $10.0M | $7.0M | $8.0M | $8.5M |
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Planepedia Analysis
The Cessna Citation Excel is an important Citation model because it balances usable range, approachable operating costs, and a strong support network. For buyers researching Citation specs, price, cabin comfort, and operating economics, it remains a highly relevant aircraft in its class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cessna Citation Excel has an estimated new or original list price of about $10.0M. Current market values vary by year, hours, engine status, avionics, inspections, and interior condition.
The Citation Excel has a maximum range of approximately 1,900 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Citation Excel 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 Excel can accommodate up to 9 passengers.