Cessna Citation XLS / XLS+
The Citation XLS is a popular midsize business jet designed and manufactured by Cessna, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation. It is a successor to the Citation Excel, featuring a number of enhancements that make it a more capable and efficient aircraft.
The aircraft has a spacious cabin, featuring comfortable seating for up to 9 passengers, a full-service galley, enclosed lavatory, and ample storage space for luggage. One of the distinctive features of the Citation XLS series is its trailing-link landing gear which ensures distinctively smooth landings even at harsh weather conditions.
The Citation XLS+ is an upgraded version of the XLS, featuring a number of improvements that make it an even more capable and efficient aircraft. The key difference between the XLS and the XLS+ is the significantly increased maximum range of the XLS+: up to 2,100 nautical miles (3,889 km) compared to the XLS' 1,860 nautical miles (3,440 km).
Image below: standard seating layout of XLS
Image below: enclosed lavatory at rear of passenger cabin
Here are some key features and specifications of the Citation XLS:
Maximum Seating: up to 9
Maximum Range: up to 1,858 nautical miles (3,438 km)
Maximum cruise speed: 442 knots (820 km/h)
Service Ceiling: 45,000 feet (13,716 m)
Cabin Height: 4.8 feet (1.5 m)
Cabin Width: 5.5 feet (1.7 m)
Cabin Length: 18.6 feet (5.7 m)
Overall, the Citation XLS and XLS+ are both versatile and capable business jets, with the XLS+ offering some notable improvements over its predecessor.