Cessna Citation Sovereign

Turbofan • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

Range Visualization

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Payload vs. Range

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Default: 190 lbs (FAA standard)

Default: 30 lbs

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Fuel on board
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Mission Profile

445
KTAS
Cruise Speed
12
Occupants
2847
nm
Max Range
1178
lbs
Wet Payload

Estimated Ownership Costs

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About the Cessna Citation Sovereign

Overview

The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a super-midsize business jet renowned for its unique combination of transcontinental range and remarkable short-field capability. It features a mildly swept high-aspect-ratio wing that allows it to operate out of airports usually reserved for much smaller light jets.

Key Features for GA Buyers

  • Runway Performance: Can operate from runways as short as 3,500 - 4,000 ft, even at high MTOW.
  • Baggage Capacity: Offers a massive 100 cubic foot external baggage compartment, among the largest in its class.
  • Simplified Systems: Designed with Cessna’s philosophy of pilot-friendly, uncomplicated systems and automatic start sequences.

Trade-offs

  • Speed: Slower than the Citation X; optimized for climb and field performance rather than raw Mach numbers.
  • Avionics: Uses the Honeywell Primus Epic system, which is capable but lacks the touch-screen fluidity of the newer Sovereign+ G5000.

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Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
63.3 ft
Length
63.5 ft
Height
20.3 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
30,300 lbs
Max Landing Weight
27,100 lbs
Useful Load
12,400 lbs
Fuel Capacity
1675 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
445 KTAS
Range
2847 NM
Service Ceiling
47,000 ft
Rate of Climb
4016 fpm

Engines

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