Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically seating about 7–10 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, suited to shorter regional missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are super‑midsize jets, generally carrying about 8–10 passengers; the 3500 is around 3,400 nm range, while the G280 is typically around 3,600–3,800 nm, both aimed at longer North America or transcontinental sectors. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, often configured for about 9–12 passengers with roughly 4,000 nm range, offering more cabin volume than super‑midsize types. The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS sit in the large‑cabin class with wide cabins and typical seating around 8–12; the 2000S is roughly 3,350 nm, while the 2000LXS is longer‑legged at about 4,000 nm. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long‑range large‑cabin jet, usually accommodating about 12–16 passengers with approximately 5,700–5,900 nm range for true intercontinental missions.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | CJ4 | 2000LXS | 2000S | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 2170 | 4155 | 3540 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 6914 | 18250 | 18250 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 440 | 490 | 490 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 24005 | 25300 | 25300 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | FJ44-4A | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 3621 | 7000 | 7000 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 870 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96 | 53.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 50 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 17.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 15.5 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 3.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 14.8 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 7 | 131 | 134 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — |