Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24
All seven are business jets, but they span light, super‑light, midsize, and super‑midsize categories. The Embraer Phenom 300E is typically classed as a light/super‑light jet, carrying about 6–9 passengers with roughly 2,000 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with unusual rugged/short‑field capability, usually 6–10 passengers and about 2,000 nm range. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet, commonly 7–9 passengers and about 2,700 nm range. The Embraer Praetor 500 and Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sit in the midsize to super‑midsize band; both generally seat about 8–10, with the Praetor 500 around 3,300 nm and the Sovereign+ around 3,200 nm. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically 8–10 passengers with about 3,400 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 is also super‑midsize, usually 8–10 passengers and about 3,600 nm range, the longest here. Figures vary by configuration and reserves.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.02 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Sovereign + | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | G280 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3138 | 2,010 | 3340 | 3600 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 12790 | 6914 | — | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,699 | $ 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) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 458 | 464 | 466 | 481 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $19,730,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25230 | 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 |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW306D | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 5907 | 3360 | 6540 | 7624 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 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 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 72.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.3 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 20.4 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.4 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 40 | 154 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 100 | 74 | 110 | — | — |