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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Sovereign + | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3138 | 2,010 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 12790 | 6914 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 458 | 464 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25230 | 25560 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW306D | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 5907 | 3360 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 63.5 | 51.2 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 72.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.3 | 17.2 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 20.4 | 16.75 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.4 | 14.8 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 100 | 74 | 110 |