Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Legacy 500
The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is typically positioned as a super-midsize business jet, offering a range of about 3,000 nautical miles and usually seating 8 to 12 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Embraer Legacy 450 is a midsize jet, with a range around 2,900 nautical miles and a common capacity of roughly 7 to 9 passengers, emphasizing efficient missions and a comfortable stand-up cabin for its class. The Embraer Legacy 500 is generally considered a super-midsize jet, stretching capability beyond the 450 with an approximate 3,100-nautical-mile range and typical seating around 8 to 12 passengers. In broad terms, the Legacy 450 competes slightly “down-market” on cabin size and typical load, while the Sovereign+ and Legacy 500 align more closely as super-midsize options, with the Legacy 500 often cited for slightly longer range and newer-generation cabin systems, and the Sovereign+ known for strong runway performance and practical, high-utilization missions.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Legacy 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.02 | $ 6.04 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Sovereign + | Legacy 450 | Legacy 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3138 | 2973 | 3153 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.67 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12790 | 12908 | 14837 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,699 | $ 2,790 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 481 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,730,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25230 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6000 | 6000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 16 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 6540 | 7036 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 1932 | 1963 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1404 | 1441 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.5 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.4 | 66.5 | 66.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.5 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.7 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.3 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.4 | 21.1 | 21.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35 | 40 | 45 |