Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Cessna Citation XLS+ sits in the super light/midsize crossover class, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, making it best for shorter regional missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super midsize jet, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers and offering roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles of range, balancing cabin comfort with transcontinental capability. The Gulfstream G280 is also super midsize but emphasizes speed and reach, generally seating about 8–10 passengers with about 3,600 nautical miles of range, often stretching farther than peers in its class. The Bombardier Challenger 650 moves up to the large-cabin category, typically accommodating about 9–12 passengers and flying about 4,000 nautical miles, with a notably wider cabin than super midsize jets. The Gulfstream G400 is a new-generation large-cabin jet above the G280, typically planned around 10–12 passengers with an advertised range near 4,200 nautical miles, targeting longer nonstop missions with a larger cabin footprint.