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The Sovereign+ entered service between the XLS+ and the
Latitude and is the most expensive of the three aircraft by
US$5.19m and US$1.465m respectively.
The Sovereign+ shares the same cabin cross-section as
the XLS+, which is smaller than the Latitude’s. However,
the Sovereign+ flies further and faster and has the longest
cabin – 6ft 9in (2.06m) longer than the XLS+ and 3ft 6in
(1.07m) longer than the Latitude. This gives the space for
a double club (with four executive tables) and a forward
single side-facing seat as standard.
An optional alternative layout replaces two club seats
with a three-place couch, and adds an extra side-facing
seat upfront, to boost capacity to 12 with the lav seat
factored in.
The VIP seats can be fully berthed and rotated, and
offer universal outlets. Other standard features include a
refreshment centre with trash container and ice drawer,
storage including a 312 lb (142kg)-capacity compartment
in the lav and dedicated beverage storage.
The aircraft also offers domestic (US) internet and
a wireless CMS as standard, which can be accessed on
iOS and Android devices. As well as moving maps and
streaming content, there is a 12.1in (30.7cm) display.
Options include a high-power outlet for the
refreshment centre, high-power cabin outlets, a
microwave, custom glassware storage, international
internet and four-channel XM radio. Extra cabin speakers
are a no-charge option.
Textron Citation
Sovereign+
Entered service: December 2013
List price: US$18.79 million
Seats: 2 in cockpit + 8-12 in cabin
(9 as standard)
Cabin height: 5ft 8in (1.73m)
Cabin width: 5ft 6in (1.68m)
Cabin length: 25ft 3in (7.7m)
Range: 2,935 nautical miles (5,436km) with
four passengers
Maximum cruise speed:
460kts (852km/h)