Cessna Citation Sovereign

Turbofan • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

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  • High-Altitude
  • Pressurization
  • Multi-Engine
  • Instrument
445
KTAS
Cruise Speed
12
Occupants
2847
nm
Max Range
1178
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Cessna Citation Sovereign

Overview

The Cessna Citation Sovereign (Model 680) is a super-midsize business jet that pairs transcontinental range with short-field access usually reserved for much smaller light jets. Its mildly swept, high-aspect-ratio wing lets it operate from runways as short as 3,500 to 4,000 feet, even near maximum takeoff weight, opening up airports that competing midsize jets cannot use.

Power comes from two FADEC-controlled Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C turbofans, with the flight deck built around Honeywell Primus Epic avionics. The Sovereign cruises at about 445 KTAS, tops out at Mach 0.80, climbs directly to its 47,000 ft ceiling at over 4,000 fpm, and covers roughly 2,847 nm, enough for non-stop coast-to-coast flying in most conditions.

Key Features for GA Buyers

  • Short-field capability: Operates from runways as short as 3,500 to 4,000 ft even near maximum takeoff weight.
  • Baggage capacity: Offers a roughly 100 cubic foot external baggage compartment, among the largest in its class.
  • Simplified systems: Built on Cessna’s philosophy of pilot-friendly systems, with automatic start sequences and long maintenance intervals.

Trade-offs

  • Speed: Slower than the Citation X, optimized for climb and field performance rather than raw Mach number.
  • Avionics: Uses Honeywell Primus Epic, capable but without the touchscreen integration of the later Sovereign+ and its Garmin G5000 flight deck.

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Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weights

Wingspan 63.3 ft Height 20.3 ft
Length
63.5 ft
Parking area (ft2)
5021.05 ft2
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
Never-Exceed (Vne)
305 KIAS
Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
305 KIAS
Approach Speed
100 KIAS
Stall, Clean (Vs1)
95 KIAS
Range
2847 NM
Service Ceiling
47,000 ft
Rate of Climb
4016 fpm
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
3,640 ft
Landing ground roll
2,320 ft

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