Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 vs Learjet 60 / 60XR
The Learjet 60XR flies further: 2,292 nm against 1,750 nm for the Citation XLS. The Learjet 60XR has the wider cabin: 1.8 m against 1.68 m for the Citation XLS. The Learjet 60XR is faster at high-speed cruise: 466 kts against 441 kts for the Citation XLS.
Citation XLS or Learjet 60XR?
Which flies further, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?
The Learjet 60XR flies further: 2,292 nm against 1,750 nm for the Citation XLS.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?
The Learjet 60XR has the wider cabin: 1.8 m against 1.68 m for the Citation XLS.
Which is faster, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?
The Learjet 60XR is faster at high-speed cruise: 466 kts against 441 kts for the Citation XLS.
Which seats more passengers?
The Citation XLS seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 7 for the Learjet 60XR.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?
Pre-owned, the Citation XLS sells for about $6.5 million to $8.4 million (October 2026) and the Learjet 60XR for about $2.5 million to $3.7 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $15.5 million (2022) and $13.7 million (2012).
Which is easier to charter in Germany?
30 Citation XLS and 6 Learjet 60XR are on the German LBA charter list today. Both charter at midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation XLS vs Learjet 60XR specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the Germany's LBA list of licensed air carriers (15 September 2026).
| Specification | Citation XLS Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Learjet 60XR Bombardier (Learjet) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 1,750 nm (3,241 km) | 2,292 nm (4,245 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 441 kts | 466 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 426 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.752 | Mach 0.81 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 3,600 ft (best) | 5,450 ft |
| Landing distance | 3,180 ft | 3,049 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 6 to 9 (best) | 7 |
| Maximum seats | 12 (best) | 8 |
| Cabin length | 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m) (best) | 17 ft 8 in (5.38 m) |
| Cabin width | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) in the dropped centre aisle | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 447 cu ft |
| Baggage | 90 cu ft (best) | 48 cu ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A |
| Thrust per engine | 4,119 lbf | 4,600 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 20,200 lb | 23,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 6,740 lb | 7,910 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2022 | 1993 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $15.5M (2022) | $13.7M (2012) |
| Pre-owned price | $6.5M to $8.4M | $2.5M to $3.7M |
| Operating cost per hour | $4,305 | $7,211 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Germany charter list | 30 aircraft (best) | 6 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2
- Seats
- 6 to 9 (max 12)
- Range
- 1,750 nm
- Cabin
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 30 in Germany
German operators: DC Aviation, Aerowest, Luminair
Citation XLS specs, interior and price →
Learjet 60 / 60XR
- Seats
- 7 (max 8)
- Range
- 2,292 nm
- Cabin
- 447 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 6 in Germany
German operators: FAI rent-a-jet
Learjet 60XR specs, interior and price →Compare with other midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?+
The Learjet 60XR flies further: 2,292 nm against 1,750 nm for the Citation XLS.
Which has the wider cabin, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?+
The Learjet 60XR has the wider cabin: 1.8 m against 1.68 m for the Citation XLS.
Which is faster, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?+
The Learjet 60XR is faster at high-speed cruise: 466 kts against 441 kts for the Citation XLS.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Citation XLS seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 7 for the Learjet 60XR.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation XLS or the Learjet 60XR?+
Pre-owned, the Citation XLS sells for about $6.5 million to $8.4 million (October 2026) and the Learjet 60XR for about $2.5 million to $3.7 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $15.5 million (2022) and $13.7 million (2012).
Which is easier to charter in Germany?+
30 Citation XLS and 6 Learjet 60XR are on the German LBA charter list today. Both charter at midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Textron Aviation Cessna Citation 560XL Series (2026)
- AvBuyer: Embraer Praetor 500 vs Cessna Citation XLS+, Mike Chase (Sep 2021)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 560XL Citation Excel, XLS and XLS+ occurrences
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna XLS Gen2, Mark Huber (2022)
- Textron Aviation news release: Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification, begins deliveries (2022)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation XLS ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- NTSB: Aviation accident final report ANC08LA059, Cessna 560XL N590AK, Port Heiden, Alaska, 30 April 2008
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation Excel
- GlobalAir.com: Cessna Citation XLS+ specifications and operating cost (2026)
- AVweb: Textron introduces Gen2 Citation M2, XLS (2021)
- CENIPA: Final Report A-134/CENIPA/2014, Cessna 560XLS+ PR-AFA, Santos, 13 August 2014 (Feb 2016)
- NTSB: Aviation accident final report ERA21LA296, Cessna 560XL N46CF, Reading, Pennsylvania, 21 July 2021
- AircraftExchange: 2022 Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 S/N 560-6333, N553PK, listing (Oct 2026)
- Jetcraft: Citation XLS+ overview, 2008 to present (Feb 2019)
- GlobalAir.com: Cessna Citation XLS+ aircraft for sale listings (Oct 2026)
- Guardian Jet: 2009 Cessna Citation XLS+ S/N 560-6041, N100U, specification sheet (Sep 2015)
- AircraftExchange: 2009 Cessna Citation XLS+ S/N 560-6034, N634BE, listing (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: 2024 Cessna Citation XLS+ S/N 560-6357, N831GL, listing (Oct 2026)
- VanAllen: 2012 Cessna Citation XLS+ S/N 560-6120, N224JW, sales sheet (Apr 2021)
- AIN: Textron Aviation's Citation Ascend gets FAA nod (2025)
- Aviation Week: The Learjet 60, solid reliability but short cabin (Jun 2024): FAA certified January 1993; 60XR deliveries from late 2007
- Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 (LJ60) occurrences: 47 listed, 7 written off, 3 fatal
- GlobalAir: Learjet 45XR specifications (Nov 2026): Honeywell TFE731-20BR, 3,500 lb thrust, MTOW 21,500 lb, range 1,685 nm normal and 2,301 nm maximum, cabin 19 ft 9 in long, 5 ft 1 in wide, 4 ft 11 in tall, balanced field 5,040 ft
- AFAC Mexico: validation IA-789/2022 of FAA Type Certificate A10CE, Learjet Inc. (Apr 2023): A10CE covers models 24 to 55 and the 60, with two PW305A engines
- CRAFT: Bombardier Learjet 60XR ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): list price $15 million when deliveries began
- GlobalAir: Learjet 60XR specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 17 ft 8 in, width 5 ft 11 in, height 5 ft 9 in
- Wikipedia: Learjet 60
- Jetcraft: Learjet 60XR overview, 2005 to 2013 (Nov 2021): cabin volume 447 cu ft
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.212, Issue 04 (Nov 2024): FAA type certification 15 January 1993, EASA validation of the LJ60XR 7 April 2007, LJ60XR from S/N 60-319
- Aviation Trader (Controller listing 254814337): 2007 Learjet 60XR N447LA S/N 60-329 (2026): seven passengers, forward three-place divan opposite a four-place club, forward galley, belted aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L3
- Aviation Trader (Controller listing 255759243): 2009 Learjet 60XR N61WG S/N 361 (2026): 8 passengers, four-place club, three-place divan, belted lavatory, L-3 Wi-Fi, galley forward
- Aircraft.com: 2008 Learjet 60XR N62VG S/N 60-349 (2026): six passengers, forward two-place club on the right, four-place club aft, forward refreshment center, aft lavatory with vanity sink, Gogo ATG 2000
- OmniJet: 2012 Learjet 60XR brochure, S/N 420 N723HC (2026): 7 passengers plus belted lavatory, five individual seats and a two-place divan, forward galley, Aircell Axxess Wi-Fi
- Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 N119FD, S/N 60-029, Valencia, Venezuela, 5 May 2013, 2 of 2 killed (JIAAC report 011/2013)
- Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 N5027Q, S/N 60-242, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, 7 October 2002, 1 of 5 killed (CENIPA report RF093/CENIPA/2005)
- Aviation Safety Network: Learjet 60 N999LJ, S/N 60-314, Columbia, 19 September 2008, 4 of 6 killed, written off
- AOPA Pilot: Learjet 60XR, bring it on (Nov 2008): long-range cruise 426 KTAS (Mach 0.74)
- AIN: Bombardier to halt Learjet 60 production (Jul 2012): Learjet 60XR price $13.71 million
- NTSB: Runway overrun during rejected takeoff, Global Exec Aviation, Bombardier Learjet 60, N999LJ, Columbia, South Carolina, 19 September 2008, report AAR-10/02 (adopted 6 April 2010)
- Business Jet Traveler: Bombardier Learjet 60XR (2026): 13 on the market, asking $2.5 million to $3.7 million
- NTSB report AAR-10/02 summary (adopted 6 April 2010): probable cause, contributing thrust reverser design factors and recommendations
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