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

In the super‑midsize category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Cessna Citation Latitude, and Embraer Praetor 600 are close competitors, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S steps up into the larger “large‑cabin” class. For range, the Praetor 600 is typically the longest‑legged of the super‑midsize trio at about 4,000 nm, followed by the Challenger 3500 at roughly 3,400 nm; the Citation Latitude is shorter at around 2,700 nm. The Falcon 2000S offers large‑cabin comfort with an intercontinental‑leaning mission profile, generally around the low‑to‑mid 3,000‑nm range depending on reserves and conditions, and is often chosen more for cabin volume and runway performance than for headline range. Passenger capacity overlaps, but the emphasis differs. The Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 commonly seat about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Citation Latitude is usually configured for about 8 to 9. The Falcon 2000S can carry more, often around 10 to 12 in standard configurations, with higher maximums possible depending on layout.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.63$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101210
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Latitude2000SPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273135404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.83$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1091012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159501239418250
Standard Cabin Seats88108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,150$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1091012
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338268002530027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7323590770007528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.468.1
Wingspan (ft)6972.370.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.826.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.923.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.46.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1062713445
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024