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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew2222224
Total Seats10111011101012
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650LongitudeSovereign +Praetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)3400408535003138401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats10121012121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050—12790—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats898988—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470481458542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$29,965,000$19,730,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew222222—
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNo—
Total Seats101110111010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats101212121210—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.79.39.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats898988—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025400252302714025000—
Connectivity————Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————58005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW306DHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition6000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)732392207665590775287624—
No. of Engines222222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——1478————
Fuel Capacity (gal)———17001963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.473.263.568.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.468.972.470.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.45.56.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)6665.766.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.625.225.324.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.719.420.42121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.13.94.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.416.517.421.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061121123545154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———100110——