Citation Latitude

The Cessna Citation line has long been a mainstay in the private jet market. Usually one of the first names in general aviation, the Citation line is insanely popular, and for good reason. The newest model, the Latitude, continues this tradition. Capable of carrying four passengers and crew nearly 3,000 nautical miles, the new Citation Latitude outperforms its competition.

Interior

The Citation Latitude’s cabin has a height of six feet and a width of about 77. Paired with a completely flat floor, the Latitude is the most comfortable Citation ever made. The Latitude also boasts an impressive cabin altitude of just under 6,000 feet, meaning that all passengers will feel incredibly refreshed and comfortable during their trip.
Throughout the cabin, Textron Aviation has outfitted the Citation Latitude with the most up-to-date technology available. The Latitude offers Cessna’s Clarity Wireless connectivity, which allows passengers to listen to music, connect to the internet, and control many creature comforts from a touchpad.

Performance

The Citation Latitude is powered by the reliable Pratt and Whitney PW306D1 turbofan jet engines. These engines provide over 5,000 pounds of thrust. This performance allows the Citation latitude to carry up to 9 passengers nonstop from Los Angeles to New York City, cruising at an acceptable 420 knots.
While speed and distance are undoubtedly important, another performance specification sets the Citation Latitude apart from its competition: its landing performance. Needing a mere 2,500 ft to land, the Citation Latitude is capable of getting you to an endless array of destinations.

Costs

● Citation Latitude
● Maintenance: $362
● Engine Maintenance: $568
● Crew Miscellaneous: $400
● Crew Expenses: $244,806
● Crew Training: $54,910 per year
● Hangar: $52,865
● Insurance: $26,040
● Miscellaneous Fixed Costs: $50,000

Specifications

● Capacity: Total baggage capacity is 126
● Seating: Nine plus crew
● Maximum Speed: Cruise speed is 506 mph
● Cabin Height: 6 ft
● Cabin Width: 5.5 ft
● Cabin Length: 21.9 ft
● Cabin Volume: 1,059 cu ft
● Baggage Volume: 126 cu ft
● Range: 2,700 nm
● GPH: 1,460
● Model: Citation Latitude
● Manufacturer: Textron (Cessna)
● Manufactured from 2015 to present

Conclusion

The Citation Latitude sets the standards for the midsize jet market, and deservedly so. The cockpit is powered by Garmin and set up with their G5000 line integrated throughout, making the Latitude one of the most technologically savvy business jets in the world. Mixing this new tech with the ever-reliable fly-by-wire controls, the Latitude sits atop its class.