AIR.ONE

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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.34$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew2222222
Total Seats1011121291010
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Hemisphere2000SPraetor 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408545003540334040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1012131091210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950210501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats891010788
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 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504490466542481
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
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1011121291010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012131091210
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891010788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025300271102714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5000580058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOSilvercrestPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)73239220100007000654075287624
No. of Engines2222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.464.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.270.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.76.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.220.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.221.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.117.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061121344045154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110