Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus

The midsize jet built for transcontinental speed and runway flexibility.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: 680 2004–2021 $8.7 million

The Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus is an upgraded version of the original Sovereign, designed for midsize business travel. Introduced in the 2010s, it emphasizes range, speed, and short-field performance. The aircraft remains a strong competitor in the midsize jet segment.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 5,907 lbf · 26 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus Epic FMZ2000FMS, Garmin G5000
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
12 economy · 12 business · 12 first
Crew
Cabin width
5 ft 6 in  ·  1.68 m
Cabin height
5 ft 8 in  ·  1.73 m
Cabin length
25 ft 3 in  ·  7.70 m
Exterior length
63 ft 6 in  ·  19.35 m
Tail height
20 ft 4 in  ·  6.20 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Wing span
72 ft 4 in  ·  22.04 m
Baggage volume
135 ft³  ·  3.8 m³
Gross weight
Empty weight
Max takeoff weight
30,800 lb  ·  14,000 kg
Max landing weight
27,600 lb  ·  12,500 kg
Max payload
12,800 lb  ·  5,800 kg
Fuel capacity
1,700 gal · 6,400 L · 5,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
460 kt  ·  529 mph  ·  852 km/h
Maximum speed
Cruise speed
Approach speed
100 kt  ·  115 mph  ·  185 km/h
Range
3,200 nm  ·  3,680 mi  ·  5,930 km
Fuel burn
Ceiling
47,000 ft  ·  14,300 m
Rate of climb
4,083 ft/min  ·  21 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,550 ft  ·  1,080 m
Landing distance
2,150 ft  ·  650 m
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Operational Context

Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus — midsize twin-engine business jet

The Sovereign Plus first flew in 2013 and entered service in 2014. It builds on the earlier Citation Sovereign with enhanced avionics and performance refinements. The aircraft features a swept wing and trailing-link landing gear designed to improve handling and runway performance.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D turbofan engines producing approximately 5,907 pounds of thrust (26.3 kN) each, the Sovereign Plus cruises at around 460 knots (852 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 30,700 pounds (13,925 kg). Typical seating accommodates up to nine passengers.

The Sovereign Plus is valued for its ability to operate from shorter runways while maintaining transcontinental range. It serves corporate, charter, and owner-operated markets. The aircraft represents a mature evolution of the midsize Citation platform.