Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
By category, the Embraer Praetor 500 and Bombardier Challenger 3500 sit in the super‑midsize class, while the Gulfstream G280, Embraer Praetor 600, Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and the (still‑in‑development) Cessna Citation Hemisphere generally align with the large‑cabin/long‑range “super‑midsize to large” space, with the Falcon 2000S clearly a large‑cabin twin. On range, the Praetor 500 is typically around 3,300 nm, the Challenger 3500 about 3,400 nm, and the Falcon 2000S roughly 3,350 nm. The G280 and Praetor 600 step up into the high‑3,000s (about 3,600–4,000 nm), while the Challenger 650 reaches about 4,000 nm. The Citation Hemisphere was marketed for roughly 4,500 nm, but program status and final specs remain uncertain. For passenger capacity, most are configured for about 8–10 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S often seat 10–12, with higher maximums possible on paper, while the Hemisphere concept targeted a similar 9–12 seat mission.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.34 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Hemisphere | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4500 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5000 | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Silvercrest | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 10000 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | — | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | — | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | — | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | — | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | — | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 134 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | 110 | — |