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Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 500 are both typically categorized as super‑midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is generally considered a large‑cabin business jet. In range terms, the Sovereign+ is oriented toward solid transcontinental capability, commonly cited around the low‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, while the Praetor 500 is usually quoted slightly higher in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, giving it a modest edge on longer city pairs. The Falcon 2000LXS is also in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, but distinguishes itself more by cabin volume and comfort than by a major range advantage versus the Praetor 500. For passenger capacity, the Sovereign+ and Praetor 500 are typically configured for about 8 to 9 passengers, with maximum seating varying by layout. The Falcon 2000LXS commonly seats around 8 to 10 in executive configurations and can be arranged for more, benefiting from its larger cabin for longer missions and more spacious seating.

SpecCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.38$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats11129
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameSovereign +2000LXSPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)313841553340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats12109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1279018250
Standard Cabin Seats9107
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,699$ 3,073$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,730,000$35,100,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats11129
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302530027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW306DPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)590770006540
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.566.464.6
Wingspan (ft)72.470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.326.220.6
Overall Height (ft)20.423.221.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.117.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3513140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024