Citation Encore vs Ultra - Aircraft Differences Guide

The Citation Encore and Ultra are the two newest models in the 500 Series line of Citations. Although they share the CE-500 type rating, there are numerous differences between systems on each aircraft. Notably, the Encore has a hot wing for ice protection, trailing link landing gear, and more powerful PW535A engines capable of producing more bleed air, while the Ultra uses pneumatic wing boots, straight gear, and smaller JT15D engines. This video compares the Encore and Ultra side by side for viewers to better understand differences between airframes.