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Citation Excel

Seats up to eight in comfort. Perfect for trips like New York to Orlando or Phoenix to Minneapolis.

Maximum Range

3,500 nm

Maximum Cruise Speed

475 ktas

Maximum Passengers

12

Useful Load

14511 lbs

Minimum Runway Length

5,200 ft

About

Citation Excel

The Citation Excel introduced midsize jet comfort and performance to the straight-wing Citation family, offering the space and capability of a larger jet while maintaining the simplicity and efficiency of Citation design.Featuring a stand-up cabin derived from the Citation X fuselage, the Excel provides a roomy interior with a dropped aisle for added headroom and a cross-section 20 inches wider than the CJ series. The result is a comfortable, highly functional cabin with large oval windows for natural light and heated windshields for all-weather capability.Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5A engines (non-FADEC), the Excel delivers reliable, proven performance and straightforward operation. It climbs to 43,000 feet in 25 minutes and cruises at 430 knots, offering strong short-field performance and midsize-jet comfort.Bridging the gap between light and midsize categories, the Citation Excel remains one of the most successful and versatile designs in Citation history.

Key Specs at a Glance

Model Class:

Midsize Jet

Powerplant:​

Pratt & Whitney

Model:

PW545A

Engine Programs:​

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

Thrust Per Engine (lbs)

3804

Avionics System:

Honeywell Primus 1000, Garmin G5000

Baggage Capacity Ext ft³:

80

Minimum Crew:

2

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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.

Market Data

Current Market

Fleet Size:

349

Number of Aircraft For Sale:

16

Asking Price Range:​

$2,400,000 - $4,995,000

Percentage of Fleet For Sale:

4.6%

Average Days on Market:

119

Six Month Retail Sales

Number of Aircraft Sold:

16

Sold Price Range:

~$2,600,000 - $4,750,000

Percentage of Fleet Sold:

4.6%

Average Days on Market:

189

Aircraft Dimensions

Cabin Height (Feet):

5'8"

Cabin Width (Feet):​

5'6"

Cabin Length (Feet):

18'6"

Cabin Volume ft³:

579.98

Wingspan (Feet):

55'8"

Fuselage Length (Feet)

51'9"

Citation Excel Standard Configuration - The Jet Agent
Citation Excel Line - The Jet Agent

Aircraft Performance

Range, Crew Only (NM):

1900

Balance Field Length (Feet):​

4000

Landing Distance (Feet):

3300

Normal (Max) Cruise Speed (KTS):

437

Maximum Cruise Speed (KTS):​

440

Fuel Burn (GPH):

237

Service Ceiling (Feet):

45000

Aircraft Weight and Carrying Capacity

Useful Payload With Full Fuel (lbs):

960

Max Ramp Weight (lbs):​

20200

Max Payload (lbs):

2300

Maximum Take Off Weight (lbs):

20000

Maximum Landing Weight (lbs):

18700

Basic Operating Weight (lbs):

12400

Total Usable Fuel Capacity (lbs):

6740

Hourly Operating Costs

Fuel Cost based on Gallons Per Hour:

$1481.25

Airframe Maintenance Per Hour:​

$670

Engine/APU Maintenance Per Hour:

$790

Other Variable Costs:

$325

Total Variable Cost Per Hour:​

$3266.25

Cost per NM:

$7.47

Range

How Far You Can Fly: Discover Your Reach

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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