Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24
All eight are midsize to super-midsize business jets, except the Pilatus PC‑24, which is a light/“rugged” jet optimized for short and unimproved runways. In category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Legacy 500, Embraer Praetor 600, Gulfstream G280, Cessna Citation Longitude, and Dassault Falcon 2000S sit in the super‑midsize band, while the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S lean toward “large-cabin/large super‑mid” comfort. For range, the PC‑24 is shortest at roughly about 2,000 nm. The Legacy 500 and Challenger 3500 are typically around the low‑to‑mid 3,000 nm class. The Longitude and Falcon 2000S are generally in the mid‑3,000 nm range. The Praetor 600 and G280 stretch farther, commonly around the upper‑3,000 nm class. The Challenger 650 is longest here at roughly about 4,000 nm. On passenger capacity, typical seating is about 6–10 depending on layout: PC‑24 and Legacy 500 often seat 6–8; Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, G280, and Longitude commonly seat 8–10; Falcon 2000S and Challenger 650 frequently seat 10–12 (with higher max configurations possible).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Longitude | 2000S | Legacy 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 3500 | 3540 | 3153 | 4018 | 3600 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 | 14837 | — | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,619 |
| 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 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 481 | 490 | 481 | 542 | 481 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 | 27140 | 25000 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6000 | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7665 | 7000 | 7036 | 7528 | 7624 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | 1441 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 66.5 | 70.5 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 24.1 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.2 | 21 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 112 | 134 | 45 | 45 | 154 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | 110 | — | — |