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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the “super‑midsize” category, while the Cessna Citation Latitude is typically “midsize” and the Citation Longitude is “super‑midsize.” In range, the Latitude is the shortest of the group at about 2,700 nautical miles, suited to many transcontinental U.S. missions but with fewer nonstop options than the others. The Challenger 3500 stretches to roughly 3,400 nautical miles, enabling more coast‑to‑coast and some North Atlantic city pairs with favorable conditions. The Praetor 600 is the longest‑legged here at around 4,000 nautical miles, offering the most flexibility for longer nonstop routes. The Longitude falls between the Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 at roughly 3,500 nautical miles, giving strong U.S. transcon capability and select longer international legs. For passenger capacity, all commonly seat 8 to 10 in typical executive layouts; the Latitude often targets 8–9, while Challenger 3500, Longitude, and Praetor 600 more commonly run 9–10, with higher maximum certified seating depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeLongitudePraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273135004018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1091012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595012394
Standard Cabin Seats8888
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458481542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10101010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091212
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8888
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338268002540027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1HTF7700LHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7323590776657528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76273.268.1
Wingspan (ft)6972.368.970.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.46.46.8
Cabin Height (ft)6666
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.919.421
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.44.14.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.916.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1062711245
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110