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).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.34 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Hemisphere | 2000S | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4500 | 3540 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 490 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 25300 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5000 | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Silvercrest | PW308C | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 10000 | 7000 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | — | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | — | 70.2 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | — | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | — | 26.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | — | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 134 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — |