Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400
The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically seating about 7–9 passengers, with roughly 2,000–2,200 nm range, best for shorter regional missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G280 are super-midsize jets, generally carrying about 8–10 passengers (often marketed up to ~12) and spanning about 3,300–3,600 nm; among them, the Praetor 600 and G280 tend to sit at the top end of this range band, while the Challenger 3500 is close behind. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet, typically 7–9 passengers, with around 2,700 nm range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet, commonly 9–12 passengers (often configurable higher), with about 4,000 nm range, emphasizing space over maximum speed. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super-midsize jet, usually 8–12 passengers, with about 3,500 nm range. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin jet, typically about 9–14 passengers, with approximately 4,000+ nm range, oriented toward longer nonstop city pairs.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | CJ4 | Latitude | Longitude | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 2170 | 2731 | 3500 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 6914 | 12394 | — | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 1,970 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 440 | 458 | 481 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $11,290,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 24005 | 26800 | 25400 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | FJ44-4A | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 3621 | 5907 | 7665 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 870 | 1700 | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 53.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 50 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 4.8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 17.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 15.5 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 14.8 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 7 | 27 | 112 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 70 | 100 | — | 110 | — | — |