Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, offering the longest nonstop reach here at roughly 3,200–3,600 nm and typically seating about 8–10 passengers in a double‑club style cabin. The Embraer Praetor 500 is also super‑midsize, with about 3,300 nm range and a similar 8–9 passenger typical layout, trading a slightly smaller cabin for strong efficiency and avionics. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ and Citation Latitude are midsize/super‑midsize “bridge” jets; both commonly carry 7–9 passengers, with Latitude emphasizing cabin width and comfort and around 2,700 nm range, while Sovereign+ is known for fast cruise and about 3,200 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet with unusually long legs for its class at about 2,000 nm and usually 6–8 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for flexibility (including rough/short fields), around 2,000 nm and typically 6–8 passengers. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry‑level very light jet, generally 4–6 passengers and about 1,100–1,200 nm range.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Sovereign + | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | G280 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3138 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 3600 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 12790 | 3451 | 6914 | — | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 458 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 481 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25230 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 25000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW306D | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 6000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 5907 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7624 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | 543 | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | 1700 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 63.5 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 72.4 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.3 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 20.4 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.4 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 154 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 100 | 60 | 74 | 110 | — | — |