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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 5.34$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew22222221
Total Seats10111012129106
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650XLS+2000LXS2000SPraetor 500G280PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085190641553540334036002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10129101091010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105075401825018250155506680
Standard Cabin Seats8981010786
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 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470430490490466481440
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
Cockpit22222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222221
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10111012129106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10129101091010
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.39.69.69.79.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8981010786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000252302530025300271102500023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW545CPW308CPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500070007000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)73239220411970007000654076243435
No. of Engines22222222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.452.566.466.464.666.952.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.456.370.270.270.56355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.95.57.77.76.96.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)665.76.26.266.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.618.526.226.220.625.923
Overall Height (ft)2020.717.223.223.221.121.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.96.36.34.75.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.317.117.117.417.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112101311344015490
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024