Midsize Jets compared
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ vs Embraer Praetor 500
Both are midsize jets. Both seat up to 9 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 500 flies 349 km (188 nm) farther: 6,019 km against 5,670 km. The Embraer Praetor 500 cruises 33 km/h faster. The Embraer Praetor 500 has the taller cabin (1.83 m vs 1.80 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 9 |
| Range | 5,670 km3,062 nm | 6,019 km3,250 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 830 km/h448 kt | 863 km/h466 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.80 m5.9 ft | 1.83 m6.0 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.83 m6.0 ft | 2.08 m6.8 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 7.06 m23.2 ft (better) | 7.00 m23.0 ft |
| Baggage | 130 cu ft | 130 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $6,100/hr (better) | $7,000/hr |
Which should you charter?
On paper the Citation Sovereign+ does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
Pick the Embraer Praetor 500 if you need the extra 349 km (188 nm) of range, headroom matters (the cabin is 3 cm taller), you want a wider cabin (25 cm more across) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 33 km/h faster).
The Citation Sovereign+ is estimated at $6,100/hr against $7,000/hr for the Embraer Praetor 500, about $900 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Embraer Praetor 500 saves about 3 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Embraer Praetor 500 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam (AMS) nonstop, 5,168 km. The Citation Sovereign+ would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation Sovereign+ vs Embraer Praetor 500: common questions
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