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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

All four are super-midsize to large-cabin business jets, but they prioritize different strengths. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet aimed at efficient, comfortable missions with typical seating around 8–10 passengers and a range of roughly 3,400 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also super-midsize, generally configured for about 8–12 passengers, with a similar long-leg capability at about 3,500 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS step into the large-cabin category, offering a wider, roomier cabin and often higher practical passenger loads, commonly around 8–12 (with higher-density layouts possible). In range terms, the Falcon 2000S is typically around 3,350 nautical miles, while the Falcon 2000LXS extends that to about 4,000 nautical miles, making it the longest-legged option here. In short, the Challenger 3500 and Longitude compete closely as super-midsize choices, while the Falcon 2000S/LXS deliver a larger-cabin experience, with the 2000LXS emphasizing extra reach.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.63
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101212
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000LXS2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400350041553540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats10101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159501825018250
Standard Cabin Seats881010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10101212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats881010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338254002530025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308CPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323766570007000
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.466.4
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.226.2
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.117.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112131134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024