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

All three are super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jets, but they emphasize different strengths. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. Its range is roughly in the 3,200–3,400 nautical mile class, making it well suited for transcontinental U.S. missions and many North Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also a super‑midsize jet, generally configured for about 8 to 12 passengers. It offers a similar mission profile, with a range around the 3,500 nautical mile class, often edging out the Challenger 3500 slightly on paper for longer nonstop legs. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a larger large‑cabin jet, commonly arranged for about 8 to 12 passengers with more cabin volume than the other two. Its range is typically around the 3,300–3,400 nautical mile class, pairing that reach with a bigger cabin and strong runway performance for access to more demanding airports.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.63
Min Crew222
Total Seats101012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340035003540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250
Standard Cabin Seats8810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats101012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382540025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)732376657000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.4
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.2
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024