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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Longitude | 2000S | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3500 | 3540 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 18250 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 481 | 490 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25400 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | HTF7700L | PW308C | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7665 | 7000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 134 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 |