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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E is the light-jet option in this group, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers and offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, best suited to shorter city pairs with strong runway flexibility. The Pilatus PC-24 sits between light and midsize categories, usually configured for about 6–8 passengers and roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, with a standout ability to use shorter, more rugged runways. Moving into the midsize class, the Cessna Citation Latitude generally carries about 7–9 passengers and provides around 2,700 nautical miles of range, emphasizing cabin comfort and efficient domestic/U.S. transcontinental missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, commonly 8–10 passengers, with about 3,400 nautical miles of range, aiming at longer nonstop trips with a larger cabin. The Gulfstream G280 is also super-midsize, typically 8–10 passengers, and reaches about 3,600 nautical miles, making it one of the longer-legged choices here. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet, often 8–10 passengers, with roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, favoring spaciousness and longer missions.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.38$ 3.88$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew222121
Total Seats10101210106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Latitude2000LXSPhenom 300EG280PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273141552,01036002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.80$ 0.55$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10910101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595012394182506914155506680
Standard Cabin Seats8810686
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,073$ 1,758$ 3,168$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIProdigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490464481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$35,100,000$9,650,000$24,900,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222121
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010129106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091091010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.49.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8810786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382680025300255602500023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW308CCanada PW535E1HTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition600070005000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732359077000336076243435
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.451.266.952.2
Wingspan (ft)6972.370.252.166355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.30.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.75.16.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.24.96.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.826.217.225.923
Overall Height (ft)2020.923.216.7521.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.46.33.65.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.114.817.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106271311015490
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10074
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024