Compare Citation Excel, XLS, Learjet 45 & Phenom 300

Midsize Cabins

The Midsize Jet category is one of the most popular categories among people using business aviation throughout Europe.  The Citation Excel, XLS and XLS+ offer ideal performances and specifications for European travels.

 

Citation Excel

The Citation Excel, from the American manufacturer Cessna, is a reference in its category since 2004. It can accommodate up to 8 passengers depending on its configuration. The Citation Excel has a range of 3 200 kilometers and can easily connect London to Moscow. It is a very suitable aircraft to perform flights across Europe.

Citation Excel Cabin Dimensions :

Height: 1,73m
Width: 1,68m
Length: 5,64m
Volume of Luggage Compartment : 2,55m3

 

Citation XLS/XLS+

Evolution of the Citation Excel, the two aircraft share many similarities. Cessna has made some technical progress, with new engines, new all-digital instrumentation for pilots and a little restyling of the aicraft body for better aerodynamics. The Citation XLS offers a range of 3 400 kilometers a speed increase compared to the Excel.The cabin configuration remains the same. 

The Citation XLS+ is an updated version of the XLS, the aircraft offers beter performance and an improved range of 3 800 kilometers. The cabin configuration remains similar to the older models. 

Citation XLS Cabin Dimensions :

Height: 1,73m
Width: 1,68m
Length: 5,64m
Volume of Luggage Compartment : 2,55m3

 

Learjet 45

Bombardier’s Learjet 45 was put into service in 1998, offering a cabin that can accommodate up to 8 passengers. With a range of approximately 3,000 kilometers, the aircraft has the ability to connect Paris to Casablanca or New York to Miami. 

Learjet 45 Cabin Dimensions:
Height: 1,50m
Width: 1,55m
Length: 6,02m
Luggage cabin: 1,40m3

 

Phenom 300

Part of the Light Jet Category, the Phenom 300 is often considered as a competitor of Midsize jet. With a similar range and lower prices, the aircraft is a preferred option for travelers  favoring price to cabin comfort,

Phenom 300 Cabin Dimensions :
Height : 1,50 m
Width : 1,55m
Length : 5,2m 
Luggage Cabin: 2,4m3

 

At a glance : 

Aircraft Type

Number of seats

Length of cabin

Height of Cabin

Width of cabin

Volume of luggage compartment

Range

Citation Excel

8

5,64m

1,73m

1,68m

2,56m3

3 400km

 

Citation XLS

8

5,64m

1,73m

1,68m

2,56m3

3 400km

 

Citation XLS+

8

5,64m

1,73m

1,68m

2,56m3

3 800km

 

Learjet 45

8

6,02m

1,50m

1,55m

1,84m3

3 000km

 

Phenom 300

7

5,02m

1,50m

1,55m

2,40m3

3 650km

 

 

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