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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super-midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The Challenger 3500 offers a range around 3,400 nautical miles, while the G280 reaches roughly 3,600 nautical miles, giving it a modest edge for longer city pairs. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is also a super-midsize jet and generally seats about 8–9 passengers. Its range is shorter than the two above at roughly 3,200 nautical miles, though it is well regarded for efficient operations and runway performance. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize aircraft with a typical capacity of about 8–9 passengers and a range around 3,300 nautical miles, placing it close to the Challenger 3500 and Sovereign+ but usually behind the G280 on maximum reach. The Dassault Falcon 7X is in the large-cabin, long-range category and carries about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. It clearly leads on range at roughly 5,950 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions that the super-midsize jets generally cannot match.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.02$ 7.75$ 6.02$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats101117910
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Sovereign +7XPraetor 500G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34003138595033403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.67$ 0.65$ 0.86$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101216910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950127903360015550
Standard Cabin Seats891478
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,699$ 3,850$ 2,779$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458516466481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,730,000$53,800,000$16,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYesNoNo
Total Seats101117910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101216910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.310.29.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891478
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333825230292002711025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306DPW307AHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007200On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)73235907640265407624
No. of Engines22322
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.763.576.764.666.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.48670.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.25.57.76.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.339.120.625.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.425.721.121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.96.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.426.217.417.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1063514040154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552