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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

In category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Cessna Citation Longitude, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Gulfstream G280 are all super-midsize business jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed with more utility-oriented capability. For range, the Longitude and Challenger 3500 typically lead this group at roughly 3,400–3,600 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop city pairs; the G280 is close behind at about 3,600 nautical miles class performance depending on profile, while the Falcon 2000S is usually around the low-3,000 nautical mile range. The PC-24 is shorter-range by comparison at roughly 2,000 nautical miles, prioritizing versatility over transcontinental reach. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 2000S generally offers the most cabin volume and commonly seats around 8–10 (with higher maximums possible), the Challenger 3500 and Longitude are typically configured for about 8–12, and the G280 is often around 8–10. The PC-24 commonly seats 6–8 in executive layouts, though it can be arranged for more in high-density configurations.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew22221
Total Seats101012106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Longitude2000SG280PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34003500354036002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250155506680
Standard Cabin Seats881086
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,168$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533481490481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22221
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats101012106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012101010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats881086
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333825400253002500023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7700LPW308CHTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)73237665700076243435
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.773.266.466.952.2
Wingspan (ft)6968.970.26355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.47.76.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.226.225.923
Overall Height (ft)2019.423.221.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.16.35.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.616.517.117.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213415490
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024