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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are typically positioned as super-midsize business jets, while the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000S sit in the large-cabin segment; the Cessna Citation Hemisphere was announced as a large-cabin, long-range “transcontinental” concept but was ultimately canceled. On range, the Challenger 3500 and G280 generally cover similar transcontinental missions, with the G280 usually cited slightly longer. The Challenger 650 extends farther than most super-midsize jets and is commonly viewed as a true long-range large-cabin step up. The Falcon 2000S is more mission-focused on regional-to-transcontinental flying rather than maximum range, typically shorter than the Challenger 650 and closer to, or somewhat above, super-midsize territory depending on profile. The canceled Hemisphere was marketed to compete on longer-range capability than super-midsize peers, targeting coast-to-coast and beyond. On passenger capacity, the Challenger 3500 and G280 commonly seat around 8–10 in typical layouts. The Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S usually accommodate more, often 10–12 (and potentially higher in high-density configurations).

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.34$ 6.63$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011121210
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Hemisphere2000SG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085450035403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.83$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1012131010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950210501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats8910108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,200$ 3,150$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,000,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1011121210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012131010
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8910108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)50005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOSilvercrestPW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)732392201000070007624
No. of Engines22222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.466.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.225.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112134154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024