23NG

This entry covers airframe tail number 23NG, a 2014-built Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign+ with serial number 680-0527. The airframe is owned by NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP, a corporation based in El Segundo, California, and is registered in the US. Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), this airframe is recorded with a typical Sovereign+ outfitting and carries a reported market value of $13,000,000. The aircraft’s corporate ownership and U.S. registration frame its operational base and administrative oversight within the Northrop Grumman corporate flight structure.

The cabin of this specific Sovereign+ is configured for executive transport with an operator-specific layout featuring 8–9 place club seating, a refreshment center, and an enclosed lavatory, reflecting a typical corporate transport mission profile. Avionics fit for the model is commonly the Garmin G5000 in the Sovereign+ configuration, supporting advanced flight management and situational awareness for medium-haul business missions. With a long-range capability of 3,190 nm and a high cruise speed of 460 kts, the airframe is suited to transcontinental and transborder executive flights operated from its El Segundo corporate base. Maintenance and operational considerations follow the Pratt & Whitney PW306D engine maintenance program and Cessna/Textron support pathways common to the Citation Sovereign+ fleet.

The Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign+ occupies the midsize, mid-to-long-range business jet niche, offering transcontinental range, high-altitude capability to 47,000 ft, and a comfortable executive cabin for up to 9 passengers. Competing models in its class emphasize similar speed-range tradeoffs; demand generally favors corporate and charter operators seeking a balance of runway performance and cabin comfort. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2014 airframe include lifecycle support for Pratt & Whitney PW306D engines and avionics commonality (Garmin G5000), factors that influence operating cost projections and marketability within the pre-owned midsize business jet market.