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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super-midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers, and offers transcontinental range around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile class, making it well suited to longer North America missions with a larger-cabin feel. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet, usually configured for about 7–9 passengers, with a range in the mid‑2,000 nautical mile class, prioritizing cabin comfort and efficiency over maximum reach. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also midsize but optimized for longer legs than the Latitude, commonly seating about 8–9 passengers, with range roughly in the low‑3,000 nautical mile class. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, most often carrying about 6–8 passengers, with range around the low‑2,000 nautical mile class and strong short‑to‑medium trip economics. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet, typically 8–9 passengers, with range around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile class, competing most directly with the Challenger 3500 for longer, higher-capability missions.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 3.88$ 6.02
Min Crew22212
Total Seats101011109
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeSovereign +Phenom 300EPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273131382,0103340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.55$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats10912109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595012394127906914
Standard Cabin Seats88967
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 1,758$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458458464466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$19,730,000$9,650,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22212
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10101199
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091299
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.39.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88977
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333826800252302556027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW306DCanada PW535E1HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition600060005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)73235907590733606540
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114757
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76263.551.264.6
Wingspan (ft)6972.372.452.1670.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.70.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.45.55.16.9
Cabin Height (ft)665.74.96
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.317.220.6
Overall Height (ft)2020.920.416.7521.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.43.93.64.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.414.817.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10627351040
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10010074110