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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Cessna Citation XLS+ and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the midsize category, typically seating about 8–10 passengers; the XLS+ prioritizes short-to-medium missions (about 2,000 nautical miles), while the Praetor 500 stretches into longer midsize range (about 3,300–3,400 nm). The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are “super-midsize,” generally configured for 8–10; the Challenger 3500 is around 3,400 nm, and the G280 is longer at roughly 3,600 nm. Stepping into large-cabin territory, the Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Praetor 600, and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS typically accommodate about 10–12; the Challenger 650 reaches about 4,000 nm, the Praetor 600 about 4,000 nm, and the Falcon 2000LXS about 4,000 nm as well, with a notably wide cabin feel. The Gulfstream G400 is a larger-cabin, longer-range step up, commonly around 10–14 passengers, with published range roughly in the 4,000+ nm class (often cited near 4,200 nm). Ranges and seating vary by interior and reserves.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 5.34$ 6.38$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew22222224
Total Seats101110129101012
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650XLS+2000LXSPraetor 500Praetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)34004085190641553340401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats10129109121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050754018250——1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats89810788—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,303$ 3,073$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470430490466542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$15,500,000$35,100,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222222—
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNoNo—
Total Seats1011101291010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats101291091210—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.39.69.79.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats89810788—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002523025300271102714025000—
Connectivity————Gogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————580058005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW545CPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition50007000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)7323922041197000654075287624—
No. of Engines2222222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)—————1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.452.566.464.668.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.456.370.270.570.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.95.57.76.96.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)665.76.2666.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.618.526.220.624.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.717.223.221.12121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.96.34.74.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.317.117.421.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112101314045154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——80—110110——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———1024————