Cessna Citation Latitude

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Citation Latitude
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Cessna Citation Latitude taking off from Daytona Beach International Airport
Role Corporate Jet
National origin United States
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 18 February 2014
Status In production
Produced 2014-Present
Unit cost
Under US$16,250,000[1]
Developed from Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation Latitude (Model 680A) is an American mid-size jet built by Cessna of Wichita, Kansas. It was type certified by the Federal Aviation Administration in June 2015.[2]

Design and development

The Citation Latitude project was announced by Cessna at the annual NBAA convention in October 2011. It was launched as a larger aircraft than the Cessna Citation XLS+ and cheaper than the Cessna Citation Sovereign. The aircraft will seat 9, and feature twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofan engines. The Citation Latitude features a cruciform tail and all metal fuselage.[3]

The prototype first flew on 18 February 2014 at Wichita.[4] Cessna announced on June 8, 2015 that it had achieved FAA certification for the Citation Latitude, they expect first deliveries to begin in the 3rd quarter of 2015.[1]

Operational history

First deliveries are scheduled for 2016, including to NetJets, which has ordered up to 150 jets.[2]

Specifications (Cessna Latitude)

Data from Cessna Website

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 9
  • Length: 62 ft 3 in (18.97 m)
  • Wingspan: 72 ft 4 in (22.05 m)
  • Height: 20 ft 11 in (6.38 m)
  • Wing area: 543 sq ft (50.4 m2)
  • Aspect ratio: 9.65[5]
  • Empty weight: 18,656 lb (8,462 kg)
  • Gross weight: 31,050 lb (14,084 kg)
  • Max takeoff weight: 30,800 lb (13,971 kg)
  • Fuel capacity: 1,700 gal
  • Powerplant: 2 × Pratt Whitney Canada PW306D1 turbofan, 5,760 lbf (25.6 kN) thrust each est.

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 446 kn (513 mph; 826 km/h)
  • Range: 2,850 nmi (3,280 mi; 5,278 km)
  • Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (14,000 m)

Avionics

See also

Related development

References

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