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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Cessna Citation Latitude sit in the super‑midsize class, while the Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize but typically positioned at the top of that segment. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E are large‑cabin jets, and the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin flagship. On range, the Latitude is generally the shortest at about 2,700 nautical miles. The Challenger 3500 is around 3,400 nm, the G280 about 3,600 nm, and the Challenger 650 roughly 4,000 nm. The Legacy 650E is typically around 3,900 nm (with strong long‑leg capability for its class). The G650ER stands apart with approximately 7,500 nm, enabling true intercontinental missions. On passenger capacity, the super‑midsize jets commonly seat about 8–10 in typical layouts (Latitude often 8–9; Challenger 3500 and G280 often 9–10). The Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E usually seat about 10–13. The G650ER commonly seats about 12–16 depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 8.41$ 6.57$ 9.39
Min Crew222224
Total Seats101110141014
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650LatitudeLegacy 650EG280G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340040852731398036007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.70$ 0.82$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats10129191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159502105012394225101555049500
Standard Cabin Seats89812812
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 3,860$ 3,168$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470458458481516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$19,305,000$26,500,000$24,900,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222224
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoYes
Total Seats101110141014
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10129191019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.78.49.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89812812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300026800216502500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW306D1AE3007A2HTF7250GBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition6000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922059079020762416900
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.46286.566.999.8
Wingspan (ft)6964.472.369.56399.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.46.96.98.2
Cabin Height (ft)66666.36.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.621.842.425.946.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.720.922.221.425.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.45.25.46.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.415.930.317.732.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611227286154235
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100