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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 500

All five are midsize-to-large business jets, but they span different capability tiers. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the “super-midsize” category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers in comfort with maximum seating often higher; their ranges are broadly similar, around the low-to-mid 3,000‑nautical‑mile class, making them strong for transcontinental missions with robust cabin size for the segment. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with a wide cabin for its class, usually flown with 7–9 passengers; it generally offers less range than the super-midsize options, roughly in the mid‑2,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet, commonly configured for 8–10 passengers, and is known for solid coast-to-coast capability, typically around the low‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range trijet, usually accommodating roughly 10–14 passengers, with significantly greater reach—about the 4,000+ nautical mile class—suited to longer international legs and higher payload flexibility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 7.57$ 6.02
Min Crew22222
Total Seats101011169
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeSovereign +900LXPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002731313847503340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.63$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats10912149
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941279022450
Standard Cabin Seats889147
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 3,588$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458458498466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$19,730,000$44,000,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats101011169
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10912149
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.39.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats889147
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333826800252302530027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW306DTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition600060005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)73235907590750006540
No. of Engines22232
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76263.566.464.6
Wingspan (ft)6972.372.470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.45.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)665.76.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.333.220.6
Overall Height (ft)2020.920.424.821.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.43.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.423.517.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106273512740
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264