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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.02$ 6.38$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew222224
Total Seats101112101012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Sovereign +2000LXSPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)340031384155401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats101210121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)159501279018250—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats891088—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,699$ 3,073$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,730,000$35,100,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22222—
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo—
Total Seats1011121010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1012101210—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.39.69.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats891088—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333825230253002714025000—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———58005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500PW306DPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)73235907700075287624—
No. of Engines22222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)—1700—1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.763.566.468.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6972.470.270.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.25.57.76.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.266.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.326.224.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.423.22121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.96.34.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.417.121.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1063513145154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—100—110——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1024———