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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280

In category terms, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are typically positioned as super-midsize business jets, while the Cessna Citation Longitude is commonly described as a large-cabin “super-midsize” design that edges toward the next class in cabin volume. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is generally considered a large-cabin jet in a higher weight and cabin-size bracket than the other three. For range, the Challenger 3500 and Citation Longitude are in a similar transcontinental tier at roughly the low-to-mid 3,000 nautical mile class, suitable for many North America coast-to-coast missions with reserves depending on payload and winds. The Falcon 2000S is also around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile range class, while the G280 is typically the longest-legged of the group, approaching the upper‑3,000 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, all can be configured for about eight to ten passengers in typical executive layouts. The Longitude and Falcon 2000S often accommodate slightly larger or more flexible cabin arrangements, while the Challenger 3500 and G280 more commonly emphasize eight-to-nine-passenger comfort.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10101210
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000SG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400350035403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats10101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats88108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000
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 Seats10121010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338254002530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7323766570007624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.466.9
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.225.9
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112134154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024