Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
All five are large-cabin business jets, but they span two broad tiers: super‑midsize (Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, G280) and “large‑cabin” (Citation Longitude, Falcon 2000LXS). On range, the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 typically lead this group, supporting longer city pairs than the Challenger 3500. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 generally sits in the mid-to-upper super‑midsize range, offering strong transcontinental capability but usually less reach than the top two. The Cessna Citation Longitude competes as an efficient large‑cabin jet with long range that often overlaps the best super‑midsize offerings, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a true large‑cabin aircraft with robust range but, in many configurations, not the outright longest in this set. For passenger capacity, most are commonly arranged for about 8 to 12 passengers; the Longitude and Falcon 2000LXS often feel roomier and can be configured toward the higher end, while the Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, and G280 usually prioritize a slightly smaller cabin footprint with similar typical seating but less overall volume.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Longitude | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3500 | 4155 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 18250 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 481 | 490 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted 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 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7665 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — |