Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically accommodating about 8–10 passengers; the 3500 offers roughly 3,400 nm range, while the Praetor 600 is longer‑legged at about 4,000+ nm. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, with around 3,600–3,800 nm range. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize aircraft with a larger cabin feel, commonly 7–9 passengers, and about 2,700 nm range. The Cessna Citation Longitude steps into the super‑midsize class, generally 8–12 passengers, with about 3,500 nm range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, often 9–12 passengers, with approximately 4,000 nm range. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin jets; both typically carry around 8–12 passengers, with the 2000S around 3,300–3,500 nm and the 2000LXS around 4,000 nm, making the LXS the longer‑range variant.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Longitude | 2000LXS | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 2731 | 3500 | 4155 | 3540 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 12394 | — | 18250 | 18250 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 458 | 481 | 490 | 490 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 26800 | 25400 | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 5907 | 7665 | 7000 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 27 | 112 | 131 | 134 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | 110 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — | — |