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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Latitude | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 2731 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 12394 | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 458 | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| 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 | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted 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 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 26800 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1114 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 62 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 72.3 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 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 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 21.8 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 20.9 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 15.9 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 27 | 134 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | 110 | 110 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |