Figured that title would get some attention! Went for a nice ride on Tuesday as bad weather was coming in for the rest of the week. Towards end of day stopped by the local airstrip where mostly I see props but a Cessna Citiation Sovereign C680 was there and man was it a beauty. Took a pic of jet & bike while I was there with my cell camera(pic doesn't do it justice). Always admire fine American made machinery !

 

It's a beauty and one of NetJet's planes.

 

Took a 1000 mile ride in one of those quite a few years back. Owner of company had just bought a new one and wanted to take it for a ride. Came and picked us up instead of flying home on commercial jet. What a ride!

 

That is awesome!. What is that long white thing behind the fence?
Is that the new water cooled 2011?
Several of our clients are in the aviation industry I am always amazed when I see talent that goes into manufacturing these pieces of art.!
I just love this Country!!

 

The US does produce some fine aircraft:

 

It's a great plane but at $17M it makes my '67 Piper Cherokee 6 still the plane for me.

 

Your bike is almost as long as the jet. 17Mil for a jet that small?

 

You should see my other one!!

 

I can only afford one of them!

 

I agree a lot of dough it's no wonder these fractional ownership companys like Netjets are around. Hope these Harley's never get that way.....hehe

General characteristics

Crew: 2
Capacity: 8-12 passengers
Payload: 2,680 lb (1,216 kg)
Length: 63 ft 6 in (19.37 m)
Wingspan: 63 ft 1 in (19.24 m)
Height: 20 ft 4 in (6.2 m)
Empty weight: 17,700 lb (8,029 kg)
Useful load: 12,430 lb (5,638 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 30,300 lb (13,743 kg)
Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C turbofans, 5686 lbs (2580 kg) each
Performance

Maximum speed: 458 knots (848 km/h) (527mph)
Range: 2,847 nm (5,273 km)
Service ceiling: 47,000 ft (14,326 m)
Rate of climb: 4,016 ft/min ()