Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
All six are super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jets aimed at transcontinental missions with differing cabin and range emphases. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet typically configured for about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,400 nm range. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also super‑midsize with a longer‑feeling cabin, commonly 8–12 passengers, and about 3,500 nm range. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S is a large‑cabin jet with higher typical seating (often 8–10 in executive layouts, up to the low‑teens) but shorter legs than some peers at around 3,350 nm. Embraer’s Praetor 500 is super‑midsize with about 8–9 passengers and about 3,340 nm range, while the larger Praetor 600 stretches to around 3,900 nm with similar typical seating (about 8–12). The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize standout for reach, generally 8–10 passengers with about 3,600 nm range, sitting between the Longitude/3500 and the longer‑leg Praetor 600.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Longitude | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3500 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 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 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 481 | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25400 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7665 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 134 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | 110 | — |