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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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