Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the super‑midsize category. The Challenger 3500 typically carries about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,400 nm range, while the Praetor 500 is similar in cabin class with about 7–9 passengers and around 3,300 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, and offers the longest reach in this group at about 3,600–3,700 nm. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000S/2000LXS are large‑cabin jets; the Challenger 650 commonly seats 9–12 with about 4,000 nm range, while the Falcon 2000S is about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,350 nm range and the 2000LXS stretches that to about 4,000 nm with similar typical seating. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet, often 7–9 passengers, with about 2,100 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, usually 6–8 passengers, with about 2,000 nm range.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | XLS+ | 2000LXS | 2000S | Praetor 500 | G280 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 1906 | 4155 | 3540 | 3340 | 3600 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 7540 | 18250 | 18250 | — | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 430 | 490 | 490 | 466 | 481 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $15,500,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $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 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 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 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25230 | 25300 | 25300 | 27110 | 25000 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW545C | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 4119 | 7000 | 7000 | 6540 | 7624 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 52.5 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 56.3 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 18.5 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 17.2 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 14.3 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 10 | 131 | 134 | 40 | 154 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 80 | — | — | 110 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — | — | — |