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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Embraer Praetor 500

All four are super-midsize business jets, but they differ in reach and cabin/payload flexibility. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits firmly in the super-midsize category with a typical range around 3,400 nautical miles and usually seats about 8–10 passengers in executive layouts. The Cessna Citation Latitude is often positioned at the lighter end of super-midsize, offering roughly 2,700 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodating 8–9 passengers, emphasizing a spacious cabin for its class but with shorter legs than the others here. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize optimized for efficient long cruise, with about 3,200 nautical miles of range and typically 8–9 passengers, sometimes up to around 10 depending on configuration. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a newer-generation super-midsize with the longest range in this group at roughly 3,340 nautical miles and typically seats 8–9 passengers (often marketed as up to 9), combining strong range with modern cabin and avionics. Actual ranges and seating vary by equipment, payload, and mission profile.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation Sovereign+Embraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.02$ 6.02
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1010119
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeSovereign +Praetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273131383340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.67$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats109129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159501239412790
Standard Cabin Seats8897
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 2,699$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458458466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$19,730,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1010119
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109129
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.39.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8897
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338268002523027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW306DHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60006000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7323590759076540
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76263.564.6
Wingspan (ft)6972.372.470.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.45.56.9
Cabin Height (ft)665.76
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.320.6
Overall Height (ft)2020.920.421.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.43.94.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.417.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106273540
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100100110