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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 134 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 | 110 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |