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