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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew222222
Total Seats10111012910
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Longitude2000LXSPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340040853500415533404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats10121010912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105018250
Standard Cabin Seats8981078
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470481490466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10111012910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121210912
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.79.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8981078
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025400253002711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)732392207665700065407528
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.473.266.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)6964.468.970.270.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.47.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)6666.266
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.625.226.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.719.423.221.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.16.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.416.517.117.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061121121314045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110