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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Cessna Citation Latitude sit in the super‑midsize category, aimed at efficient domestic and near‑international missions. The Challenger 3500 typically offers roughly 3,200 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, with maximum seating higher in denser layouts. The Citation Latitude, a large‑cabin midsize/super‑midsize entry, is generally around 2,700 nautical miles of range and is usually arranged for about 8–9 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super‑midsize jet but emphasizes longer legs and speed; it is commonly cited around 3,600 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 8–10 passengers in an executive layout. The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large‑cabin, long‑range category. It offers substantially more cabin volume and intercontinental capability, with a published range around 4,200 nautical miles and typical seating for about 10–12 passengers (with higher maximums possible), making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs than the other three.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80$ 6.57
Min Crew2224
Total Seats10101012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeG280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400273136004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1091019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950123941555030650
Standard Cabin Seats888
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats101010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats888
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382680025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)732359077624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.76266.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.363
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.46.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.825.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.921.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.45.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.917.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10627154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100