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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew222222
Total Seats10101291010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000SPraetor 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340035003540334040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats10101091210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats8810788
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490466542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10101291010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121091210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382540025300271102714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)580058005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)732376657000654075287624
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.464.668.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.270.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.96.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.220.624.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.221.12121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.117.421.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061121344045154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110