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