Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G600
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is an airliner-based VIP jet in the “businessliner” category, offering by far the longest range in this group (roughly 6,000–7,000+ nm depending on variant and fit) and the largest capacity, typically around 25–50+ passengers in executive layouts, with room for much higher counts if configured more densely. At the light-jet end, the Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet with about 1,900–2,200 nm range and usually 7–10 passengers. In the super-midsize segment, the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G280 cluster around ~3,300–4,000 nm range with typical seating about 8–12 (often up to ~10–14 depending on layout), balancing transcontinental capability with midsize-cabin comfort. The Cessna Citation Longitude sits in the large/super-midsize crossover, generally around ~3,500 nm and about 8–12 passengers. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with about ~4,000 nm range and typically 10–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G600 is a long-range large-cabin jet, roughly ~6,000–6,600 nm and typically 12–16 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 4.37 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 8 | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | CJ4 | Longitude | Praetor 600 | G280 | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6555 | 3400 | 4085 | 2170 | 3500 | 4018 | 3600 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 71700 | 15950 | 21050 | 6914 | — | — | 15550 | 40560 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 533 | 470 | 440 | 481 | 542 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $99,000,000 | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $11,290,000 | $29,965,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 23338 | 23000 | 24005 | 25400 | 27140 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | FJ44-4A | HTF7700L | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 7323 | 9220 | 3621 | 7665 | 7528 | 7624 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 757 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 870 | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 129.7 | 68.7 | 68.4 | 53.4 | 73.2 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 69 | 64.4 | 50 | 68.9 | 70.5 | 63 | 94.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 98.4 | 25.2 | 25.6 | 17.2 | 25.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 20 | 20.7 | 15.5 | 19.4 | 21 | 21.4 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 91.9 | 16.6 | 15.4 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 21.3 | 17.7 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1200 | — | — | 70 | — | 110 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 106 | 112 | 7 | 112 | 45 | 154 | 230 |