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

The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Embraer Praetor 500 are both super-midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S is a larger “large-cabin” jet class offering more overall cabin volume. In range terms, the Praetor 500 typically leads this group among the two super-midsize options, with an advertised range around 3,300+ nautical miles, while the Sovereign+ is generally shorter-legged at roughly 3,000 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000S is in the same broad bracket, commonly cited around 3,300+ nautical miles, but its value proposition is more about cabin size and comfort than outright range versus the Praetor. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts, with the Falcon 2000S often arranged to feel less constrained due to its wider, larger cabin and greater baggage/cabin space. Overall, Sovereign+ emphasizes efficient super-midsize operations, Praetor 500 emphasizes modern systems and longer super-midsize range, and Falcon 2000S emphasizes a true large-cabin experience.

SpecCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats11129
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameSovereign +2000SPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)313835403340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats12109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1279018250
Standard Cabin Seats9107
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458490466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$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)3513440
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024