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Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the midsize-to-super-midsize space, while the Embraer Praetor 600 and Dassault Falcon 2000S are typically positioned as super-midsize to large-cabin offerings, with the Falcon having the roomiest “large-cabin” feel of the group. For range, the Praetor 600 is generally the longest-legged, capable of true transatlantic missions in many configurations. The Falcon 2000S also offers long-range capability, often suitable for North Atlantic city pairs with appropriate payload and conditions. The Sovereign+ is strong on longer midsize missions, but usually trails the Praetor 600 and Falcon 2000S in maximum range. The Praetor 500 typically has the shortest range of the four, though it remains competitive within the super-midsize segment. In passenger capacity, all can be configured around 8–10 passengers for typical executive layouts. The Falcon 2000S commonly supports higher comfortable seating and more cabin volume, while the Praetor 600 and Sovereign+ often land in the middle; the Praetor 500 is usually optimized for fewer passengers or more space per passenger.

SpecCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1112910
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameSovereign +2000SPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3138354033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1210912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1279018250
Standard Cabin Seats91078
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1112910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1210912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91078
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230253002711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW306DPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)60007000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)5907700065407528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.566.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)72.470.270.570.5
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)25.326.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.423.221.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.117.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)351344045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024