Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers; the 3500 offers roughly 3,400 nm range, while the G280 is longer‑legged at about 3,600 nm. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also super‑midsize, usually 8–12 passengers, with about 4,000 nm range, pushing into true transcontinental capability. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is best viewed as midsize-to-super‑midsize, commonly 8–10 passengers, around 3,200 nm range, while the Citation Longitude is super‑midsize, typically 8–12 passengers, with roughly 3,500 nm range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin aircraft, generally 10–12 passengers, with about 4,000 nm range and a bigger cabin feel than super‑midsize peers. The Gulfstream G400 moves into the large‑cabin/long‑range class, commonly configured for about 10–14 passengers, with a published range around 4,200 nm, emphasizing longer missions and a larger cabin than the super‑midsize group.