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Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is typically classed as a super-midsize business jet, offering a practical balance of runway performance and cabin comfort. It generally seats around 8 to 12 passengers depending on configuration, and its range is commonly cited at roughly 3,000 nautical miles, making it well suited for medium-length city pairs without stepping into true large-cabin operating costs. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is usually considered a large-cabin jet in a “light large-cabin” segment. It often accommodates about 8 to 12 passengers in executive layouts and delivers a longer reach than the Sovereign+, around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile range, with the added appeal of a wider cabin feel and strong short/steep-airport capability for its class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet derived from a long-range regional platform, typically seating about 10 to 14 passengers. Its range is commonly around 3,900 nautical miles, positioning it as the longest-legged of the three and a strong option when cabin size and multi-zone seating matter most.

SpecCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 8.41
Min Crew222
Total Seats111214
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameSovereign +2000SLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)313835403980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)127901825022510
Standard Cabin Seats91012
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats111214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121019
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306DPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)590770009020
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.566.486.5
Wingspan (ft)72.470.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.326.242.4
Overall Height (ft)20.423.222.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.130.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35134286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024