Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 500
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super-midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range. Embraer’s Praetor 500 is also super-midsize, usually accommodating around 8–9 passengers and offering about 3,300 nautical miles, similar mission capability with a slightly smaller cabin. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with a stand-up cabin, commonly seating 7–9 passengers and reaching about 2,700 nautical miles, optimized for transcontinental trips with fewer range reserves than super-mids. The Citation Sovereign+ is generally classed as super-midsize, typically 8–9 passengers and about 3,200 nautical miles, bridging midsize economics and longer legs. The Citation Longitude is a larger super-midsize, often 8–12 passengers with approximately 3,500 nautical miles, aimed at longer U.S. coast-to-coast missions with more cabin volume. Dassault’s Falcon 900LX moves into the large-cabin, long-range category, commonly carrying 12–14 passengers and flying roughly 4,750 nautical miles, prioritizing intercontinental reach and space.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Longitude | Sovereign + | 900LX | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3500 | 3138 | 4750 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | — | 12790 | 22450 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,588 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 481 | 458 | 498 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $44,000,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25400 | 25230 | 25300 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | PW306D | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7665 | 5907 | 5000 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 33.2 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 24.8 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 23.5 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 112 | 35 | 127 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 100 | — | 110 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1264 | — |