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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—