Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Hawker 900
The Hawker 900XP (final 800-series, Pro Line 21, TFE731-50R) and Cessna Citation Sovereign (~458 kt super-mid) are modern mid-size competitors — the 900XP is the most refined Hawker; the Sovereign offers flat-floor cabin and best-in-class field performance.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 48
- Median asking
- $7,495,000
- Range
- $2,560,070–$22,171,750
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 16
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2004–2025
- For sale now
- 21
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 2007–2012
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna Citation Sovereign | Hawker 900 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation Sovereign | Hawker 900 |
|---|---|---|
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| Price Range | $2,560,070 – $22,171,750 | $3,945,000 – $5,420,000 |
| Category | Midsize Jet | Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 12 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 430 kts (796 km/h) | 452 kts (837 km/h) |
| Range | 2,850 nm (5,278 km) | 2,825 nm (5,232 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 47,000 ft (14,326 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 30,300 lbs (13,744 kg) | 28,000 lbs (12,701 kg) |
| Useful Load | 6,300 lbs (2,858 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 851.0 gal (3221 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 210.0 GPH (795 L/h) | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation Sovereign or Hawker 900?
Bottom line: Choose the Sovereign for the flat-floor cabin, short-field access and modern Cessna service network. Choose the Hawker 900XP for the proven 800-series platform with Pro Line 21 avionics and the largest mid-size support fleet — typically at lower used acquisition cost.
Pick the Citation Sovereign if…
- Budget matters — from $2,560,070 vs $3,945,000, you save ~$1,384,930.
- More seats — 12 vs 8.
- Longer range — 2850 nm vs 2825 nm.
- More inventory — 45 listings vs 21.
Pick the 900 if…
- Faster cruise — 452 kts vs 430 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.