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Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is typically positioned as a super-midsize business jet, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 2000S are generally categorized as large-cabin business jets. In range capability, the Sovereign+ is designed for long U.S. coast-to-coast missions and similar stage lengths, whereas both Falcon 2000 variants extend into longer intercontinental-style range, with the 2000LXS usually offering the greatest reach of the three and the 2000S slightly less but still ahead of the Sovereign+. In passenger capacity, the Sovereign+ is commonly configured for around 8 to 9 passengers, balancing comfort with operating economics. The Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS typically seat more, often arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers in higher-comfort layouts, and can be configured to carry up to roughly 10 to 12 depending on cabin plan. Overall, the Sovereign+ emphasizes efficient super-midsize performance, while the Falcon 2000S and especially the 2000LXS emphasize a larger cabin and more range flexibility.

SpecCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.38$ 6.63
Min Crew222
Total Seats111212
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameSovereign +2000LXS2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)313841553540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats121010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)127901825018250
Standard Cabin Seats91010
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,699$ 3,073$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,730,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats111212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302530025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306DPW308CPW308C
TBO (hrs)600070007000
Flat RatingISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)590770007000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.566.466.4
Wingspan (ft)72.470.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.326.226.2
Overall Height (ft)20.423.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.117.1
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35131134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024