Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Cessna Citation Latitude, and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically positioned in the super‑midsize segment, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S and Falcon 900LX are large‑cabin jets, with the 900LX also offering true long‑range, intercontinental capability. On range, the Citation Latitude is generally the shortest of the group at roughly 2,700 nautical miles. The Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 step up into the low‑to‑mid 3,000‑nautical‑mile class (about 3,200–3,700 nm depending on model and reserves assumptions). The Falcon 2000S sits around the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile range (about 3,300–3,400 nm), but with a larger‑cabin feel. The Falcon 900LX is the clear range leader, typically around 4,700+ nautical miles, enabling many transoceanic city pairs. For passenger capacity, all can be configured around 8–10 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Latitude commonly seats 7–9, the Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 often 8–10, and the Falcon 2000S and 900LX frequently 8–12, with the 900LX offering the most space and flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | 2000S | 900LX | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3540 | 4750 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 18250 | 22450 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 490 | 498 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW308C | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 5000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.1 | 23.5 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 134 | 127 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | — | 110 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1264 | — |