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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Longitude | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3500 | 3540 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 18250 | — | 30650 |
| 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 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 481 | 490 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $29,965,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| 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 | — |