Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ sits in the light-jet category, typically seating about 6 to 8 passengers, and offers the shortest range of this group at roughly 2,000 nautical miles, making it best for shorter regional missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, commonly configured for around 8 to 10 passengers, with an approximate 3,400-nautical-mile range suited to transcontinental U.S. trips. Embraer’s Praetor 600 is also super-midsize, usually carrying about 8 to 12 passengers, and stretches range to around 4,000 nautical miles for longer city pairs. The Gulfstream G280, a super-midsize jet, generally accommodates about 8 to 10 passengers and delivers about 3,600 nautical miles of range, emphasizing speed and long legs in its class. The Gulfstream G400 moves up into the large-cabin category, typically arranged for about 10 to 14 passengers, and is designed for roughly 4,200-nautical-mile missions, offering more cabin volume and longer reach than the super-midsize options.