Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the super‑midsize category, offering the longest reach and the most “large‑cabin” feel among these four. The Challenger 3500 typically carries about 8–10 passengers and is designed for transcontinental missions, with a published range around 3,400 nautical miles. The Praetor 500 is similarly positioned, generally accommodating 8–9 passengers with a published range around 3,340 nautical miles, giving it comparable long‑leg capability. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, usually configured for about 7–9 passengers, optimized for efficient regional-to-medium missions rather than maximum distance; its published range is roughly 2,165 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a unique “rugged utility” emphasis, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers in executive layouts (higher-density options exist) and offering a published range around 2,000 nautical miles. It trades some range versus the super‑midsize jets for versatility, including operations into shorter runways.