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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 are super‑midsize jets, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with ranges around 3,400–4,000 nautical miles (the Praetor 600 near the top of that band). The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize/super‑midsize crossover, generally 7–9 passengers, with roughly 2,700 nautical miles of range. The Cessna Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 sit firmly in the super‑midsize class, usually 8–10 passengers, offering about 3,500–3,600 nautical miles. Moving up, the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, commonly 10–12 passengers, with about 4,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet with a wider cabin than super‑midsize types, typically 8–12 passengers, and roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin long‑range aircraft, often 10–12 passengers, with an advertised range around 4,200 nautical miles. Actual capacity and range vary by layout, payload, winds, and reserves.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew22222224
Total Seats1011101012101012
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650LatitudeLongitude2000LXSPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)34004085273135004155401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats101291010121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)159502105012394—18250—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats89881088—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470458481490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222222—
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNoNo—
Total Seats10111010121010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1012912101210—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.79.79.69.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats89881088—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002680025400253002714025000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5,950——58005800—
Connectivity—————Gogo AVANCE L5——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW306D1HTF7700LPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition6000On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)7323922059077665700075287624—
No. of Engines2222222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——11141478————
Fuel Capacity (gal)——1700——1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.46273.266.468.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.472.368.970.270.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.46.47.76.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)66666.266.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.621.825.226.224.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.720.919.423.22121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.44.16.34.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.415.916.517.121.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061122711213145154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——100——110——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)————1024———