Cessna Citation Sovereign

The midsize jet built to combine short-field performance with transcontinental range.

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C680 2004–Present Active $18.8 million (2019)

The Citation Sovereign entered service in the mid-2000s as a midsize business jet. Designed to operate from shorter runways while offering long-range capability, it broadened Cessna’s product spectrum. The aircraft emphasized cabin space and operational flexibility.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW306C
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 5,770 lbf · 26 kN
Avionics
Honeywell Primus Epic avionics suite with with dual Honeywell FMZ2000 FMS units.
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
10
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 7 in  ·  19.37 m
Tail height
20 ft 4 in  ·  6.20 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Wing span
63 ft 1 in  ·  19.24 m
Baggage volume
100 ft³  ·  2.8 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
30,300 lb  ·  13,700 kg
Max landing weight
27,100 lb  ·  12,300 kg
Max payload
2,650 lb  ·  1,200 kg
Fuel capacity
1,680 gal · 6,300 L · 5,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
458 kt  ·  527 mph  ·  848 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
100 kt  ·  115 mph  ·  185 km/h
Range
2,847 nm  ·  3,280 mi  ·  5,270 km
Fuel burn
1.59 nm/gal  ·  0.78 km/L
Ceiling
47,000 ft  ·  14,300 m
Rate of climb
12 ft/min  ·  0 m/s
Takeoff distance
3,650 ft  ·  1,110 m
Landing distance
2,650 ft  ·  810 m
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Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign ‘N888SF’

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Operational Context

Cessna Citation Sovereign — midsize business jet

The Sovereign first flew in 2002 and entered service in 2004. It featured a swept-wing design distinct from smaller Citations. The aircraft was engineered for improved climb and runway performance.

Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306 turbofan engines producing approximately 5,900 pounds of thrust (26.2 kN) each power the jet. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.80. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 30,000 pounds (13,608 kg), with range near 3,000 nautical miles (5,556 km).

The Sovereign gained popularity among corporate operators requiring flexibility in airport selection. Updated versions, including the Sovereign+, extended avionics capability. The model remains a strong presence in the midsize segment.