Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500
All four are super‑midsize business jets, but they differ in reach and typical cabin loads. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet known for strong short‑to‑medium intercity capability, with an IFR range of roughly 3,400 nautical miles and a typical passenger capacity around 8 to 10 (up to about 10). The Cessna Citation Latitude sits at the “midsize-to-super‑midsize” boundary, generally offering the shortest range of this group at about 2,700 nautical miles IFR, with seating commonly 7 to 9 (up to about 9). The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger super‑midsize/large‑cabin aircraft, trading cabin volume and runway performance for range, at roughly 4,000 nautical miles IFR, typically carrying 8 to 10 passengers (often configured 10). The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super‑midsize jet with a long‑leg focus for its size, about 3,300 to 3,400 nautical miles IFR, and usually seats 7 to 9 (up to about 9).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | 2000LXS | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 4155 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 18250 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 3,073 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 490 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $35,100,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed 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 | 12 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25300 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW308C | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 66.4 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 26.2 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 23.2 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.1 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 131 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — |