Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er
By category, the Cessna Citation Latitude and Bombardier Challenger 3500 sit in the super-midsize class, while the Gulfstream G280 is typically positioned at the upper end of super-midsize. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E are large-cabin (super-large/large) business jets, and the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship. For range, Latitude and Challenger 3500 are generally suited to mid-to-long missions around the 3,600–3,900 nautical mile class. The G280 and Challenger 650 extend into roughly the 4,000–4,100 nm class, enabling longer transcontinental or some transoceanic city pairs. The Legacy 650E is similar in spirit, typically around the 3,900 nm class but optimized for spacious cabin comfort. The G650ER is in a different league, commonly cited around 7,500 nm, supporting true long-haul intercontinental routes. Passenger capacity is broadly 7–9 in typical layouts for Latitude, Challenger 3500, and G280, around 9–12 for Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E, and often 12–16 (or more, depending on configuration) for G650ER.
| 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 | — | — | — |