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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Legacy 650E | G280 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 2731 | 3980 | 3600 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 12394 | 22510 | 15550 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 458 | 458 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 26800 | 21650 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 5907 | 9020 | 7624 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1114 | 1901 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 62 | 86.5 | 66.9 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 72.3 | 69.5 | 63 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 21.8 | 42.4 | 25.9 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 20.9 | 22.2 | 21.4 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 15.9 | 30.3 | 17.7 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 27 | 286 | 154 | 235 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — | — |