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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Phenom 300E | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.38 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | 2000LXS | Phenom 300E | G280 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 4155 | 2,010 | 3600 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 18250 | 6914 | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 3,073 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 490 | 464 | 481 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $35,100,000 | $9,650,000 | $24,900,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25300 | 25560 | 25000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW308C | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 3360 | 7624 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 66.4 | 51.2 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 70.2 | 52.16 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 26.2 | 17.2 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 23.2 | 16.75 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.1 | 14.8 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 131 | 10 | 154 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 74 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |