Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Cessna Citation Latitude sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. Their ranges are broadly similar, with the Challenger 3500 generally in the ~3,400 nm class and the Latitude around ~2,700 nm, making the Challenger better suited to longer transcontinental missions. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize but at the long‑range end of the segment, commonly 8–10 passengers with roughly ~3,600 nm capability. Moving up, the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin business jet, usually 10–12 passengers, with range around ~4,000 nm. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a large‑cabin “super‑midsize/large” crossover, typically 8–12 passengers, with about ~3,500 nm range. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin jets, generally 8–12 passengers. The 2000S is the shorter‑range option (about ~3,350 nm), while the 2000LXS extends range (about ~4,000 nm) and adds stronger short‑field capability.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Longitude | 2000LXS | 2000S | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 2731 | 3500 | 4155 | 3540 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 12394 | — | 18250 | 18250 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 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 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 458 | 481 | 490 | 490 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $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 Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed 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 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 26800 | 25400 | 25300 | 25300 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 5907 | 7665 | 7000 | 7000 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 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 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 27 | 112 | 131 | 134 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — |