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Citation Excel

Maximum Range

3,500 nm

Maximum Cruise Speed

475 ktas

Maximum Passengers

12

Useful Load

14511 lbs

Minimum Runway Length

5,200 ft

About

The Citation Excel is a midsize jet with a straight wing and a stand-up cabin derived from the Citation X fuselage. JT15D-5A engines (non-FADEC). 20 inches wider than the CJ series, with a dropped aisle for added headroom. The Excel has heated windshields and large oval windows for natural light. Climb to 43,000 feet in 25 minutes and cruise at 430 kts.
General Information

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Model Class:

Midsize Jet

Typical Passengers:​

Jet - Light

Range (no wind, crew only):

1900

Minimum Crew:

2

Maximum Cruise Speed:​

440

Years:

1998-2004

Take off Distance:

20000

Landing Distance:

3300

Engine Count:

PA, PA+, ESP Silver, ESP Silver Lite, ESP Gold, ESP Gold Lite, ESP Platinum, JSSI

Current Market Information

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Fleet Size:​

351

Aircraft for Sale:

13 (0 Off-Market)

Asking Price Range:​

$2,400,000 - $5,500,000

Avg Days on Market:​

180

# Aircraft sold Last 30 days:

0

Number for Sale:

13 (0 Off-Market)

Min-Max Model Year:

1998-2004

Financial

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Annual Fixed Costs

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Market Depreciation ($)

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Variable Hourly Costs

Fuel Consumption (gallons 
per hour):

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Engine Reserves:

Jet - Light

Miscellaneous:

Jet - Light

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Range

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Floor Plan
Citation Excel Standard Configuration - The Jet Agent
Line Drawing
Citation Excel Line - The Jet Agent
Photo Gallery & Video Review

Inside and Out: Space, Comfort, and Design

The Citation Excel is a midsize jet with a straight wing and a stand-up cabin derived from the Citation X fuselage. JT15D-5A engines (non-FADEC). 20 inches wider than the CJ series, with a dropped aisle for added headroom. The Excel has heated windshields and large oval windows for natural light. Climb to 43,000 feet in 25 minutes and cruise at 430 kts.

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