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Cessna · C56X

Citation Excel / XLS

The Excel/XLS family is represented by Textron’s Citation Ascend specification. Ascend cabin, engine and performance figures are kept separate from older Excel and XLS aircraft.

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Citation XLS — family reference, not Ascend.
Citation XLS — family reference, not Ascend. Representative family photograph. Julian Herzog (Website) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 · CC BY 4.0 · Original & source Resized for display; no retouching.

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Manufacturer range
1940 nm
Configuration: Citation AscendFour passengers at high-speed cruise; NBAA IFR reserves, 100 nm alternate; standard conditions, zero wind.Source · Checked Sep 21, 2026
Maximum cruise speed
441 ktas
Configuration: Citation AscendSource · Checked Sep 21, 2026
Cabin height
1.52 m
Configuration: Citation AscendManufacturer also lists an optional 1.73 m height; floor configuration must be checked.Source · Checked Sep 21, 2026
Cabin width
1.68 m
Configuration: Citation AscendSource · Checked Sep 21, 2026
Cabin length
5.64 m
Configuration: Citation AscendSource · Checked Sep 21, 2026
Baggage volume
2.55 m³
Configuration: Citation AscendSource · Checked Sep 21, 2026
Number of engines
2
Configuration: ICAO C56X designator familyDesignator classification; individual model configurations may differ.Source · Checked Sep 22, 2026 · Source dated Sep 3, 2026
Propulsion
Jet
Configuration: ICAO C56X designator familySource · Checked Sep 22, 2026 · Source dated Sep 3, 2026

Reference checked Sep 22, 2026 · Reviewed model reference