Cessna Citation Longitude
Cessna · United States · first flew 2016 · light aircraft
The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize business jet offering transcontinental range and a stand-up cabin, the largest member of the Citation family. It entered service in 2017 after FAA certification.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, tail-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 22.3 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Large super-midsize business jet with T-tail
- Twin rear-mounted turbofan engines
- Transcontinental range corporate cabin
A large swept-wing business jet with a T-tail, twin rear-fuselage turbofans, and a supercritical wing; its size within the Citation family is a key distinguishing feature alongside the stand-up cabin windows.
Specifications
- The Cessna Citation Longitude has a length of 22.3 m (73 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.01 m (69 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in October 2016, the Longitude was developed as the flagship of the Citation business jet line, targeting the competitive super-midsize market. It is powered by Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans and was certificated in 2017.
Variants
The Citation Longitude is the production type; the related Citation Hemisphere (larger) was announced but later cancelled.
Where you'll see it
The Citation Longitude operates worldwide in corporate aviation, with particular uptake in North America and Europe among high-net-worth operators.
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