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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation XLS+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.34 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Latitude | XLS+ |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2731 | 1906 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.67 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 12394 | 7540 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,303 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 430 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $15,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 26800 | 25230 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | PW545C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 5907 | 4119 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 62 | 52.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 72.3 | 56.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 21.8 | 18.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 20.9 | 17.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 27 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | 80 |