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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super-midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers, with ranges roughly in the 3,400–3,600 nautical mile class, making them strong choices for longer transcontinental missions. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with a typical load around 7–9 passengers and an approximate range near 2,700 nautical miles, prioritizing cabin comfort and efficient regional-to-medium missions. The Cessna Citation Longitude moves up to the super-midsize class, commonly seating about 8–12 passengers with an approximate range around 3,500 nautical miles, bridging the gap between Latitude and longer-range super-midsize competitors. The Embraer Legacy 650E is generally positioned as a large-cabin business jet with higher passenger capacity, often 10–14, and an approximate range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, favoring spaciousness and multi-zone cabin layouts over maximum speed. Overall, Latitude is the shortest-range option, Legacy 650E offers the biggest cabin and capacity, and the Challenger 3500, Longitude, and G280 cluster as long-legged super-midsize aircraft.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 8.41$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1010101410
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeLongitudeLegacy 650EG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002731350039803600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.70$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats109101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950123942251015550
Standard Cabin Seats888128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 3,860$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458481458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$26,500,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010101410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109121910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.78.49.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats888128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333826800254002165025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1HTF7700LAE3007A2HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)73235907766590207624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)111414781901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76273.286.566.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.368.969.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.46.46.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)66666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.242.425.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.919.422.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.44.15.25.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.916.530.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10627112286154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100