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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.

SpecCessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Legacy 450
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.80$ 6.04
Min Crew22
Total Seats109
ManufacturerCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameLatitudeLegacy 450
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)27312973
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.85$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats99
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1239412908
Standard Cabin Seats87
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,936$ 2,790
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$19,305,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats109
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats99
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats87
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2680027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9506000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW306D1HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)6000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)59076540
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141404
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001932
Dimensions
Length (ft)6264.6
Wingspan (ft)72.366.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.46.9
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)21.820.6
Overall Height (ft)20.921.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.44.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.917.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2740