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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Embraer Phenom 100EV and Cessna Citation M2 are very light jets aimed at short, efficient missions and typically carry about four to six passengers in practical comfort (up to around seven with optional seating). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a more utility-oriented design, generally seating six to eight (up to about ten) and standing out for its ability to use shorter, rougher runways than most jets. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet designed for longer, higher-comfort trips, commonly configured for eight to ten passengers (up to about twelve). The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin, long-range tri-jet intended for intercontinental missions, typically seating twelve to fourteen (with higher-density options). On range, the Phenom 100EV and Citation M2 are shortest, roughly around 1,100–1,300 nautical miles; the PC-24 sits mid-pack at about 2,000 nm; the Challenger 3500 reaches about 3,400 nm; and the Falcon 900LX is longest at roughly 4,700–4,800 nm.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation M2Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Phenom 100EVPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 3.45$ 7.57$ 2.84$ 3.71
Min Crew21211
Total Seats1081676
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500M2900LXPhenom 100EVPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400140047501,1782076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.58$ 0.63$ 0.71$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10714710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595038102245034516680
Standard Cabin Seats861456
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 1,395$ 3,588$ 1,152$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533404498406440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$5,150,000$44,000,000$4,250,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21211
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1081666
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10714610
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.59.68.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats861446
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333822027253002128023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500FJ44-1AP-21TFE731-60PW617F1-EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3500500035005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 7ISA + 17ISA + 8ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)73231965500017303435
No. of Engines22322
Fuel Burn (lbph)516543
Fuel Capacity (gal)492
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.742.666.442.152.2
Wingspan (ft)6947.370.240.455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.40.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.24.87.75.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)64.86.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.21133.21123
Overall Height (ft)201424.814.317.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.16.33.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.68.823.5917
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061271090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)4660
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264