Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400
All six are super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jets, but they separate by cabin class and reach. Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet aimed at high cabin comfort and efficiency, typically seating about 8–10 passengers with an approximate 3,400‑nautical‑mile range. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also super‑midsize, commonly 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,200 nm of range, emphasizing shorter‑field capability. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS steps into the large‑cabin category with about 8–10 passengers and around 4,000 nm of range, plus strong runway performance. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize with a longer‑leg focus, generally 8–12 passengers and about 4,000+ nm range. Gulfstream’s G280 is a super‑midsize with long reach, usually 8–10 passengers and about 3,600 nm range. The Gulfstream G400 is a larger‑cabin, longer‑range step up, typically 10–14 passengers with about 4,200 nm range, targeting true transcontinental and some transoceanic city pairs.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Sovereign + | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3138 | 4155 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12790 | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 490 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,730,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25230 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 35 | 131 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |