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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically seating about 6–9 passengers, with an NBAA range around 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, aimed at efficient short-to-mid missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, offering roughly 3,200–3,400 nautical miles of range for longer nonstop city pairs. The Citation Latitude sits in the midsize class, usually 8–9 passengers, with about 2,700 nautical miles of range, prioritizing cabin width and comfort on medium routes. The Citation Sovereign+ is also super-midsize, often 8–10 passengers, with approximately 3,000–3,200 nautical miles of range and strong high-speed cruise performance. The Citation Longitude is a larger super-midsize, typically 8–12 passengers, with about 3,500 nautical miles of range, positioned for longer legs and a more spacious, stand-up class cabin experience than the Latitude. Overall, CJ4 is the shortest-range/lightest, Latitude is the midsize step up, and Challenger 3500, Sovereign+, and Longitude compete in the super-midsize tier with the Longitude generally leading in range and cabin size.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 4.37$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02
Min Crew21222
Total Seats109101011
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500CJ4LatitudeLongitudeSovereign +
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002170273135003138
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.62$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats10891012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595069141239412790
Standard Cabin Seats87889
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 1,970$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533440458481458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$11,290,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew21222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats109101011
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10891212
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.899.79.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats87889
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333824005268002540025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500FJ44-4APW306D1HTF7700LPW306D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50006000On-Condition6000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16
Thrust (lbs)73233621590776655907
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)75711141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)87017001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.753.46273.263.5
Wingspan (ft)695072.368.972.4
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.4Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.24.86.46.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)64.8665.7
Cabin Length (ft)25.217.221.825.225.3
Overall Height (ft)2015.520.919.420.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.14.44.13.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.614.815.916.517.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10672711235
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70100100