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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Longitude | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2731 | 3500 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 12394 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 481 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 26800 | 25400 | 27110 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 5907 | 7665 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 62 | 73.2 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 21.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 27 | 112 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 |