Fri, Oct 01, 2004
No Charge For The Extra Range
Cessna celebrated the delivery of
the first two Citation Sovereigns yesterday. The aircraft were
delivered to customers in Mexico City, Mexico and Green Bay
(WI).
In addition to receiving their keys to Cessna's newest midsize
jet, the new Sovereign owners learned that the Sovereign's range is
over 100 nm better than anticipated. The Sovereign is certified to
carry 446 additional pounds of fuel and travel over 100 nm further
at maximum cruise and altitude. The certified fuel capacity is
11,216 pounds at 6.7 pounds per gallon.
"The feedback we've received from customers, the FAA, and our
sales team leads me to believe the Sovereign will be one of
Cessna's best selling business jets," said Cessna's Senior Vice
President of Sales and Marketing Roger Whyte. "We know this new
range announcement will be favorably received by customers. Our
original fuel capacity and range estimates were conservative. This
new performance number provides operators with more mission
flexibility."
The Sovereign's performance numbers include a 459 knots cruise
speed, 3,694 feet takeoff distance, 2,650 feet landing distance,
and 47,000 foot ceiling. The Citation Sovereign has the largest
cabin and best runway performance of any midsize aircraft in
production. The Sovereign will accommodate up to 12 passengers and
a crew of two, and 100 cubic feet, or 1,000 pounds, of external
baggage.
Cessna says it has received over 100 firm Sovereign orders that
are worth over $1.5 billion in backlog.
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