Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Legacy 450
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Legacy 450 are typically positioned in the super-midsize business jet category, while the Cessna Citation Latitude is generally considered a midsize jet with a wide, stand-up-friendly cabin for its class. In range, the Challenger 3500 is usually the longest-legged of the three at about 3,400 nautical miles, the Citation Latitude follows at roughly 2,700 nautical miles, and the Legacy 450 is similar to the Latitude at around 2,900 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, all three commonly seat about 8 to 9 passengers in typical executive layouts, with maximum certified seating generally higher for the Challenger 3500 and Latitude (often up to around 10) and slightly lower for the Legacy 450 (commonly up to about 9), though real-world seating is driven by cabin amenities and operator preference.
| Spec | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Legacy 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.80 | $ 6.04 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Latitude | Legacy 450 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2731 | 2973 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.85 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12394 | 12908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,936 | $ 2,790 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $19,305,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 26800 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5,950 | 6000 |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW306D1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 6000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 5907 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1114 | 1404 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1700 | 1932 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 62 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 72.3 | 66.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 21.8 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.9 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.9 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 100 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 27 | 40 |