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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Cessna Citation Latitude are best viewed as “super-midsize” business jets, optimized for a balance of cabin comfort, runway flexibility, and transcontinental capability. The Challenger 3500 typically offers the longest range of this pair at about 3,400 nm, while the Latitude is usually around 2,700 nm. Both commonly seat 8–9 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher maximums possible depending on certification and configuration). The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also a super-midsize jet, but it emphasizes efficient coast-to-coast U.S. missions and strong short/medium runway performance; its range is typically around 3,200 nm, with a similar typical passenger load of about 8–9. The Dassault Falcon 2000S steps up into the large-cabin category, trading higher operating costs for more cabin volume and a heavier, more “big-jet” feel. Its range is generally around 3,350 nm, and it typically carries 8–10 passengers in executive seating, with greater comfort for larger groups on longer legs.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.63
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101112
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeSovereign +2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273131383540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats1091210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941279018250
Standard Cabin Seats88910
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458458490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$19,730,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10101112
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.39.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88910
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338268002523025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW306DPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition600060007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323590759077000
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76263.566.4
Wingspan (ft)6972.372.470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.45.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)665.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.326.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.920.423.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.43.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.417.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1062735134
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024