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Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically positioned in the super-midsize category, aimed at efficient U.S. coast-to-coast missions with strong runway performance; the Praetor 600 generally offers the longest range of this pair (around 4,000 nm class), while the Sovereign+ is slightly shorter (about 3,200 nm class). Both commonly seat about 8–12 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is usually considered a large-cabin jet, optimized for short-field capability and high comfort. It generally carries about 8–10 passengers in typical executive layouts and offers a longer range than the Sovereign+ but is often comparable to, or slightly below, the Praetor 600 (roughly mid‑3,000 nm class). The Embraer Legacy 650E sits in the large-cabin, long-range segment, with one of the highest typical passenger counts here (often 10–13) and the most range overall (roughly 3,900+ nm class), favoring transcontinental and some transatlantic missions with a roomier, multi-zone cabin.

SpecCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 8.41$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats11121410
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameSovereign +2000SLegacy 650EPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3138354039804018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.70$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats12101912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)127901825022510
Standard Cabin Seats910128
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,860$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490458542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats11121410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12101912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.68.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats910128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230253002165027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306DPW308CAE3007A2HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)60007000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)5907700090207528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.566.486.568.1
Wingspan (ft)72.470.269.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.266
Cabin Length (ft)25.326.242.424.1
Overall Height (ft)20.423.222.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.35.24.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.130.321.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3513428645
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024