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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Cessna Citation Latitude are both super‑midsize business jets, while the Gulfstream G400 is a larger, long‑range jet positioned in the large‑cabin class. In range terms, the Citation Latitude is typically around 2,700 nautical miles, the Challenger 3500 around 3,400 nautical miles, and the G400 is expected to reach roughly 4,200 nautical miles, giving it a clear advantage for longer nonstop city pairs. Passenger capacity overlaps but trends upward with size: the Latitude is commonly configured for about 8–9 passengers, the Challenger 3500 typically seats about 8–10, and the G400 is generally expected to accommodate about 10–12 in typical executive layouts (with higher maximum certified counts varying by interior). Overall, Latitude emphasizes efficient super‑midsize missions and operating economy, Challenger 3500 adds more range and cabin comfort within the same broad category, and G400 steps up to a longer‑range, larger‑cabin mission profile.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LatitudeGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.80
Min Crew224
Total Seats101012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500LatitudeG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340027314200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.85
Max Cabin Seats10919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159501239430650
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,936
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,305,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1010
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333826800
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306D1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73235907
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.762
Wingspan (ft)6972.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.4
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)25.221.8
Overall Height (ft)2020.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10627
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100