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 — WingsLow-mounted, swept
E — Engines2 × turbofan, tail-mounted
F — Fuselage22.3 m fuselage
T — TailT-tail

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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

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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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