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Cessna Citation Encore

Cessna · C560

A twin-engine jet in the small+ category that cruises at Mach 0.73. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.

2x JetSmall+RECAT FFL450 ceilingILS capable

Cessna Citation Encore

Photo: Balon Greyjoy · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classSmall+ (S+)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling45,000 ft (FL450)
Max climb rate3,000 fpm
Max descent rate4,000 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed100 kts
Landing speed110 kts
Cruise speedM0.73 (~430 kts TAS)
Maximum speed~450 kts TAS

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length5,851 ft / 0.96 nm / 1,783 m
Landing field length5,408 ft / 0.89 nm / 1,648 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category8

Where you'll see it

The Cessna Citation Encore is a business jet that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.


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