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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Longitude | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 2731 | 3500 | 4155 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 12394 | — | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| 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 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 458 | 481 | 490 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| 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 Belted 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 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 26800 | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 5907 | 7665 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 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 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 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 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 27 | 112 | 131 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — | 110 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |