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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet, generally positioned above both Citations in cabin volume and comfort. It also offers the longest range of the three at about 4,000 nautical miles, making it better suited for longer nonstop missions. Typical seating is around 8–12 passengers, with some configurations accommodating more, depending on layout. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet, bridging the gap between midsize and large-cabin aircraft. It provides transcontinental capability with a range of roughly 2,700 nautical miles and typically seats about 7–9 passengers in a comfortable double-club style cabin, with flexibility for additional seating in some configurations. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet and is the smallest and shortest-range option here, optimized for shorter to medium missions. Its range is about 2,100 nautical miles, and typical passenger capacity is about 7–9, often with a slightly more compact cabin feel than the Latitude.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LatitudeCessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.80$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats111010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameChallenger 650LatitudeXLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408527311906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.85$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats1299
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050123947540
Standard Cabin Seats988
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,936$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470458430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$19,305,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1299
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats988
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002680025230
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5,950
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW306D1PW545C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)922059074119
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1114
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.46252.5
Wingspan (ft)64.472.356.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.45.5
Cabin Height (ft)665.7
Cabin Length (ft)25.621.818.5
Overall Height (ft)20.720.917.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.43.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.415.914.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1122710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)10080