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

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically positioned in the super-midsize category, offering transcontinental capability; the Challenger 3500 is generally around the low–mid 3,000‑nautical‑mile range with seating commonly up to about 8–10, while the Praetor 600 is usually quoted around the high 3,000‑nautical‑mile range and often seats about 8–12 depending on layout. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet, known for strong range in the high 3,000‑nautical‑mile class and typical seating around 8–10. The Cessna Citation Latitude is often considered a midsize-to-super-midsize crossover, with range commonly in the mid 2,000‑nautical‑mile class and typical seating around 7–9 (sometimes more with optional configurations). The Dassault Falcon 2000S sits in the large-cabin category, generally offering a larger cabin and higher passenger potential—often about 8–10 in executive layouts, with maximum configurations higher—while providing range broadly in the low 3,000‑nautical‑mile class.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1010121010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Latitude2000SPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002731354040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats109101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941825015550
Standard Cabin Seats881088
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109101210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats881088
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333826800253002714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,95058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)73235907700075287624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.370.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.826.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.923.22121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.46.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.121.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1062713445154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024