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

All four are super-midsize business jets, but they split into two practical tiers. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are the longer-legged super-midsize options, typically offering roughly 3,400–3,600 nautical miles of range, making them better suited to frequent transcontinental U.S. missions and many North Atlantic pairings with the right payload and winds. The Cessna Citation Latitude is also super-midsize but generally shorter-range at about 2,700 nautical miles, aligning more with North America regional to transcontinental flying. The Dassault Falcon 2000S sits at the large-cabin end of this set (often grouped as a “large/super-midsize” crossover) with around 3,300 nautical miles of range and the roomiest feel. In passenger capacity, all commonly seat about 8–10 in typical executive layouts. The Challenger 3500 and G280 are frequently configured for 8–10, the Latitude often 8–9, and the Falcon 2000S commonly 8–10 while offering more cabin volume and comfort for longer sectors.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.63$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101210
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Latitude2000SG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273135403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.83$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1091010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941825015550
Standard Cabin Seats88108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,150$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000
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 Seats1091010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338268002530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1PW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7323590770007624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.466.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.370.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.826.225.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.923.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.46.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10627134154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024