Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the “super‑midsize” category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The Challenger 3500 offers roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, while the Praetor 500 is similar at about 3,300–3,400 nm, making both well suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and some North Atlantic city pairs with payload and winds considered. The Cessna Citation Longitude and Embraer Praetor 600 bridge super‑midsize into larger-cabin territory, commonly configured for around 8–12 passengers. Longitude range is about 3,500 nm, while the Praetor 600 stretches farther at about 4,000 nm, giving it more flexibility for longer international legs. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Bombardier Challenger 650 are large‑cabin jets, generally accommodating about 10–14 passengers depending on layout. The Falcon 2000LXS provides approximately 4,000 nm of range, while the Challenger 650 is around 4,000 nm as well, with both emphasizing bigger cabins, higher baggage volume, and more comfortable long‑haul capability than super‑midsize options.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Longitude | 2000LXS | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 3500 | 4155 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 481 | 490 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25400 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7665 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 112 | 131 | 40 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | 110 |