Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category, generally offering the longest legs and more cabin space than the others. The Challenger 3500 is typically quoted around about 3,400 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Praetor 600 is also super‑midsize, with roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, and usually seats about 8–12 passengers, making it the longest‑range option in this group. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet with a wide, stand‑up cabin feel for its class; it typically ranges around about 2,700 nautical miles and is commonly arranged for about 7–9 passengers. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet focused on efficiency and speed over shorter missions; it’s typically around about 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and usually seats about 6–8 passengers.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 2,010 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | 6914 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 464 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25560 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 3360 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 51.2 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 17.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 16.75 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 14.8 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 10 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 74 | 110 |