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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 sits in the large-cabin category, offering the longest typical range of this group at about 4,000 nautical miles and a comfortable cabin that generally carries 10–12 passengers (often marketed up to 12). The Cessna Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet, optimized for efficient transcontinental missions with roughly 2,700 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8–9 passengers (commonly up to 9). The Cessna Citation Longitude is also super-midsize but larger and longer-legged than the Latitude, reaching about 3,500 nautical miles and typically seating 8–12, with many configurations around 9–10. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet that emphasizes range and cabin comfort, delivering about 3,300 nautical miles and usually seating 8–9 passengers (often up to 9). Overall, Challenger 650 leads on cabin class and range, Latitude prioritizes efficiency with shorter range, while Longitude and Praetor 500 compete closely in the middle with strong transcontinental capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 5.23$ 6.02
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1110109
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna CitationEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650LatitudeLongitudePraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085273135003340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.65$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats129109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105012394
Standard Cabin Seats9887
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 2,500$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Garmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470458481466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$19,305,000$29,965,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1110109
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats129129
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9887
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000268002540027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,9505800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW306D1HTF7700LHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition6000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)9220590776656540
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)11141478
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.46273.264.6
Wingspan (ft)64.472.368.970.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.46.46.9
Cabin Height (ft)6666
Cabin Length (ft)25.621.825.220.6
Overall Height (ft)20.720.919.421.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.44.14.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.415.916.517.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1122711240
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110