Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000S sit in the super‑midsize/large‑cabin crossover space, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers, with ranges roughly around 3,200–3,400 nautical miles, making them strong for transcontinental U.S. missions and some shorter transatlantic pairings. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also a super‑midsize jet, commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers, with a similar ballpark range near 3,500 nautical miles, aimed at comfortable coast‑to‑coast flying with a spacious stand‑up cabin. The Cessna Citation Hemisphere moves up toward the large‑cabin category, targeting higher capacity (often around 10–15 passengers) and longer reach, roughly about 4,000+ nautical miles, positioning it for more consistent North Atlantic capability. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a true long‑range large‑cabin trijet, typically accommodating about 12–14 passengers and offering materially greater range—around 4,700+ nautical miles—better suited to longer intercontinental routes and more flexible airport performance than the super‑midsize class.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.34 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Hemisphere | Longitude | 2000S | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4500 | 3500 | 3540 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | — | 18250 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,200 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell SmartView | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 504 | 481 | 490 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | 25400 | 25300 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5000 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | Silvercrest | HTF7700L | PW308C | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 10000 | 7665 | 7000 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1478 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | — | 73.2 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | — | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | — | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | — | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | — | 25.2 | 26.2 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | — | 19.4 | 23.2 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | 4.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | 16.5 | 17.1 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | 112 | 134 | 127 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | 1264 |