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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600

All four are super-midsize to large-cabin business jets, but they differ in cabin class emphasis, range, and typical seating. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super-midsize category and is optimized for high utilization with a notably wide cabin; it typically seats about eight to ten passengers and offers roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, suiting coast-to-coast U.S. missions and many transcontinental pairings. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also super-midsize, positioned for comfortable long legs with a stand-up-ish feel and quiet cabin; it commonly carries eight to twelve and reaches about 3,500 nautical miles. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet, generally seating eight to ten with more cabin volume and luggage flexibility, but with a shorter published range around 3,350 nautical miles, emphasizing runway performance and cabin comfort over maximum distance. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize with the longest reach of the group at about 4,000 nautical miles, typically configured for eight to twelve, making it the best fit here for longer nonstop city pairs.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101210
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000SPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400350035404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats10101012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250
Standard Cabin Seats88108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121012
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338254002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7323766570007528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.468.1
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213445
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110