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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

All six are super‑midsize business jets, except the Dassault Falcon 2000S, which is typically categorized as a large‑cabin “small large jet.” For range, the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit at the top, both around the mid‑3,500 to ~3,900 nautical‑mile class, enabling more true transcontinental missions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 follows close behind in the ~3,400 nm class. The Falcon 2000S is generally similar to the Challenger 3500 on range (roughly low‑to‑mid 3,000 nm), but emphasizes cabin volume and runway performance. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a step down in range versus the 600, commonly around the low‑3,000 nm class. The Cessna Citation Latitude, also super‑midsize, is typically the shortest‑range of this group at roughly the mid‑2,000 nm class. For passenger capacity, typical executive seating is about 8–10 for the Latitude and Praetor 500, about 8–10 for the Challenger 3500, about 8–10 (often up to 10) for the Praetor 600 and G280, and about 8–12 for the Falcon 2000S, with the most cabin volume in the group.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew222222
Total Seats10101291010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Latitude2000SPraetor 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340027313540334040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1091091210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941825015550
Standard Cabin Seats8810788
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490466542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10101291010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091091210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382680025300271102714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950580058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)732359077000654075287624
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.464.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.370.270.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.826.220.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.923.221.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.46.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.117.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106271344045154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024