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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Sovereign + | 2000S |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3138 | 3540 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 12790 | 18250 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 458 | 490 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25230 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW306D | PW308C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 6000 | 7000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 5907 | 7000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 63.5 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 72.4 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.3 | 26.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 20.4 | 23.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.4 | 17.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 35 | 134 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 100 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 |