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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers and offering transcontinental-capable range; the 3500 is around the mid‑3,000‑nm class, while the Praetor 500 is roughly mid‑3,000s to about 3,400 nm depending on conditions. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet, usually configured for about 7–9 passengers, with range in the mid‑2,000‑nm class, better suited to shorter transcontinental and regional missions than true coast‑to‑coast in tougher winds. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, commonly 9–12 passengers, with range around 4,000 nm, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort for longer North America missions. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize with a long reach, typically 8–10 passengers and about 3,600 nm range. The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large‑cabin, long‑range class, generally 10–14 passengers, with range around 4,200 nm, aimed at longer nonstop city pairs and more spacious cabin needs.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.57—
Min Crew222224
Total Seats10111091012
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650LatitudePraetor 500G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)340040852731334036004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.86$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats1012991019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)159502105012394—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats89878—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 2,779$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470458466481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$19,305,000$16,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22222—
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats101110910—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10129910—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.79.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats89878—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000268002711025000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5,95058005800—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW306D1HTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition6000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)73239220590765407624—
No. of Engines22222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——1114———
Fuel Capacity (gal)——1700———
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.46264.666.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.472.370.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.46.96.9—
Cabin Height (ft)66666.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.621.820.625.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.720.921.121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.44.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.415.917.417.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061122740154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——100110——