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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000SDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.63$ 7.57$ 6.74
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1010121610
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Latitude2000S900LXPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002731354047504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.83$ 0.63$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats109101412
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941825022450
Standard Cabin Seats8810148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,150$ 3,588$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490498542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$ 26,000,000$44,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010121610
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109101412
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333826800253002530027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW308CTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition600070005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)73235907700050007528
No. of Engines22232
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.466.468.1
Wingspan (ft)6972.370.270.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.77.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.826.233.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.923.224.821
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.46.36.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.123.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1062713412745
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264