Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24"
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, offering the longest missions here. The Challenger 3500 typically ranges about 3,400 nautical miles and is usually configured for around 8–10 passengers, while the G280 reaches roughly 3,600 nautical miles and commonly carries about 8–10. The Embraer Legacy 450 is also a super‑midsize jet, with about 2,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8–9. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet optimized for shorter to mid-length trips, around 2,100 nautical miles, generally seating about 7–9. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, known for efficiency and speed on regional missions, with roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 6–8. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with unique rough/short‑field capability, generally around 2,000 nautical miles of range and often configured for about 6–8 passengers, sometimes more depending on layout.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 5.34 | $ 6.04 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | XLS+ | Legacy 450 | Phenom 300E | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 1906 | 2973 | 2,010 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 7540 | 12908 | 6914 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,303 | $ 2,790 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 430 | 481 | 464 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $15,500,000 | $16,995,000 | $9,650,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25230 | 27110 | 25560 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6000 | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW545C | HTF7500E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 4119 | 6540 | 3360 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1404 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1932 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 52.5 | 64.6 | 51.2 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 56.3 | 66.5 | 52.16 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 18.5 | 20.6 | 17.2 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 17.2 | 21.1 | 16.75 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 14.3 | 17.4 | 14.8 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 10 | 40 | 10 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 80 | 110 | 74 | — |