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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with transcontinental-style range around 3,400 nautical miles, making it the longest-range, largest-cabin option in this group. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are light jets; the CJ3+ generally carries about 6–9 passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, while the CJ4 is the larger, longer-legged sibling at about 7–10 passengers and roughly 2,100–2,200 nautical miles. Embraer’s Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, usually 4–7 passengers, with about 1,100–1,200 nautical miles of range, suited to shorter regional trips. The Phenom 300E is a light jet with a notably strong blend of speed and efficiency, typically 6–10 passengers and about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet often configured for 6–10 passengers, with around 2,000 nautical miles of range, and is distinguished by its ability to operate from shorter and more rugged runways than most jets here.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Embraer Phenom 100EVEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 2.84$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew211111
Total Seats10997106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500CJ3+CJ4Phenom 100EVPhenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400189821701,1782,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.71$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats108871010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595055306914345169146680
Standard Cabin Seats877566
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,152$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Prodigy Touch (G3000)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533415440406464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$9,915,000$11,290,000$4,250,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211111
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1099696
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10886910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.998.39.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats877476
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382358624005212802556023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500FJ44-3AFJ44-4APW617F1-ECanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50005000350050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 8ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732328203621173033603435
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757543757
Fuel Capacity (gal)703870
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.751.253.442.151.252.2
Wingspan (ft)69535040.452.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.40.40.30.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.24.84.85.15.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)64.84.84.94.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.215.717.21117.223
Overall Height (ft)2015.215.514.316.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.13.13.63.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.612.214.8914.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1067101090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)65706074