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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1010121010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000LXSPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34003500415540183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1010101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats881088
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1010121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012101210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats881088
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333825400253002714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)73237665700075287624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.22121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.121.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213145154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110