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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation HemisphereCessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.34$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 7.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1012101216
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500HemisphereLongitude2000S900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004500350035404750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.63$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats1013101014
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159501825022450
Standard Cabin Seats81081014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,200$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell SmartViewGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504481490498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,000,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1012101216
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1013121014
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81081014
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338254002530025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500SilvercrestHTF7700LPW308CTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)732310000766570005000
No. of Engines22223
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.466.4
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.233.2
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.224.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.123.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112134127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264