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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers in standard layouts. The Challenger 3500 offers roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, while the Praetor 600 is longer‑legged at about 4,000 nautical miles, giving it more transcontinental and some North Atlantic mission flexibility with favorable conditions. The Cessna Citation Longitude is also super‑midsize, usually configured for around 8–12 passengers, and delivers about 3,500 nautical miles of range, positioning it close to the Challenger 3500 but with a slightly larger typical cabin count. The Dassault Falcon 2000S moves up into the large‑cabin class, commonly seating about 8–12, and provides around 3,350 nautical miles of range, emphasizing cabin volume and runway performance over maximum distance. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet, generally accommodating about 10–14 passengers and offering roughly 4,200 nautical miles of range, making it the longest‑range option in this set.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.74—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1010121012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000SPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)34003500354040184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.84—
Max Cabin Seats1010101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)15950—18250—30650
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 FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,00034500000
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—
Connectivity———Gogo 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—