New Cessna Longitude Aims at Maritime Patrol Market

The latest version in the Citation series features equipment for long-range surveillance.

Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 12:11 PM ET

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The special missions version of the Cessna Citation Longitude optimizes its ability to loiter and carry equipment needed for various roles. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Textron Aviation has introduced a special missions variant of its Cessna Citation Longitude, named the Longitude MPA.
The Longitude MPA is optimized for maritime surveillance and patrol, featuring an 8-hour endurance, 3,500-nm range, and specialized equipment like a belly-mounted radome and EO/IR sensor lift.
This variant offers a cost-effective solution for various missions, including border patrol, search and rescue, and fishery monitoring, due to its balance of speed, range, payload, and operating costs.

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Textron Aviation has debuted the special missions variant on its Cessna Citation Longitude—this particular version targeted to serve maritime surveillance and patrol requirements.

The Longitude MPA is optimized to loiter, with an eight-hour endurance and a 3,500-nm range. A belly-mounted transmissive radome allows for the operation of maritime radar equipment. The package also includes a beyond line of sight (BLOS) fairing, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor lift, and optional night vision goggle (NVG) compatible lighting.