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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Longitude | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3500 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 481 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25400 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7665 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 73.2 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 112 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 |