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.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Sovereign + | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3138 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12790 | 18250 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 490 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.5 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.3 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35 | 134 | 40 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |