Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280
In category terms, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are best viewed as super‑midsize jets, the Cessna Citation Longitude as a large‑cabin “crossover” (often grouped as super‑midsize/large light), the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ as a super‑midsize, and the Dassault Falcon 2000S as a true large‑cabin jet. For range, the Longitude typically leads this set at about 3,500 nautical miles, followed by the G280 around 3,600 nautical miles in some configurations, while the Challenger 3500 sits near 3,400 nautical miles; the Sovereign+ is shorter at roughly 3,200 nautical miles, and the Falcon 2000S is generally around 3,350 nautical miles. On passenger capacity, typical executive seating is usually about 8–9 for Challenger 3500, 8–10 for Longitude, 8–9 for Sovereign+, 8–10 for G280, and 8–12 for Falcon 2000S, with maximum certified layouts higher but less common for business use.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Longitude | Sovereign + | 2000S | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3500 | 3138 | 3540 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 12790 | 18250 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 481 | 458 | 490 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $29,965,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25400 | 25230 | 25300 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | HTF7700L | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7665 | 5907 | 7000 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 73.2 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 68.9 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 19.4 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 35 | 134 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — |