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.