Cessna Citation Sovereign
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The Cessna Citation Sovereign is a 8-12 passenger "midsize" jet. It is currently the second largest member of the Citation product line, with only the Citation X being larger. The Sovereign is considered a transcontinental aircraft and is used mainly for corporate travel.
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[edit] Model history
- 1998 - Citation Sovereign introduced at the National Business Aviation Association convention October 19-21
- 2002 - Citation Sovereign first flight in February
- 2004 - Citation Sovereign gains FAA type certification June 2
- 2004 - Citation Sovereign first delivery September 29
[edit] Engines
Two Pratt & Whitney PW306C
[edit] Specifications Cessna Citation Sovereign
- DIMENSIONS:
- Wing span: 63.2 ft (19.24 m)
- Length: 63.6 ft (19.37 m)
- Height: 20.4 ft (6.2 m)
- WEIGHTS:
- Empty equipped: 17,700 lb (8,029 kg)
- Max. takeoff: 30,550lb (13,608 kg)
- PERFORMANCE:
- Max cruising speed: 458 knots (848 km/h)
- Initial climb: 924 ft/min (282 m/min)
- Service ceiling: 47,000 ft (15,517 m)
- Range: 2,603 nautical miles (4,821 km)
[edit] External links
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