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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02$ 7.57$ 6.02
Min Crew222222
Total Seats10101011169
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeLongitudeSovereign +900LXPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340027313500313847503340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.67$ 0.63$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats1091012149
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941279022450
Standard Cabin Seats8889147
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,699$ 3,588$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458481458498466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$19,730,000$44,000,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10101011169
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091212149
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.79.39.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8889147
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382680025400252302530027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1HTF7700LPW306DTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition60005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 16ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)732359077665590750006540
No. of Engines222232
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76273.263.566.464.6
Wingspan (ft)6972.368.972.470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.46.45.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6665.76.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.225.333.220.6
Overall Height (ft)2020.919.420.424.821.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.44.13.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.916.517.423.517.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106271123512740
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264