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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

In category, the Cessna Citation Latitude and Embraer Praetor 500 are typically positioned as super-midsize jets, while the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, Gulfstream G280, Bombardier Challenger 650, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are generally in the larger super-midsize to large-cabin space (with the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S most often described as large-cabin). For range, the Citation Latitude sits at the shorter end (about 2,700 nm). The Challenger 3500 and Praetor 500 cluster in the mid-to-upper super-midsize bracket (roughly 3,300–3,400 nm). The Praetor 600 and Falcon 2000S step up further (around 4,000 nm), with the Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G280 also in the long-range group (about 4,000 nm, varying by mission profile). Passenger capacity broadly overlaps: Latitude and Praetor 500 commonly seat about 8–9; Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, and G280 often seat about 8–10; Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S typically accommodate about 10–12 in standard configurations, with higher-density layouts possible.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew2222222
Total Seats1011101291010
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Latitude2000SPraetor 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408527313540334040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101291091210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050123941825015550
Standard Cabin Seats89810788
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470458490466542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$19,305,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1011101291010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101291091210
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.79.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89810788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002680025300271102714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950580058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW306D1PW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition60007000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7323922059077000654075287624
No. of Engines2222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.46266.464.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.472.370.270.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.47.76.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)6666.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.621.826.220.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.720.923.221.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.46.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.415.917.117.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112271344045154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024