Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sit in the super‑midsize to large‑cabin segment, typically offering the longest legs and the most cabin volume in this group. The Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet well suited to transcontinental missions, generally carrying about 8–10 passengers with a range around 3,400 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet with similar passenger counts (often 8–10) and a comparable range around 4,000 nautical miles, emphasizing comfort and baggage capacity. The Cessna Citation CJ4 and Embraer Phenom 300E are light jets, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point flying. The CJ4 commonly seats 7–9 and ranges roughly 2,100 nautical miles, while the Phenom 300E typically carries 6–8 with range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a unique utility focus, usually seating 6–8 and ranging about 2,000 nautical miles, but distinguished by its ability to operate from shorter and semi‑prepared runways compared with most business jets.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | CJ4 | 2000LXS | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2170 | 4155 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 6914 | 18250 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 440 | 490 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 24005 | 25300 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | FJ44-4A | PW308C | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 3621 | 7000 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 757 | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 870 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 53.4 | 66.4 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 50 | 70.2 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.4 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 17.2 | 26.2 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 15.5 | 23.2 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 14.8 | 17.1 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 7 | 131 | 10 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 70 | — | 74 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |