Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin segment and prioritize cabin comfort over outright range. The Challenger 650 typically seats about 8–12 passengers with roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, while the Legacy 650E is usually configured for about 10–13 passengers and offers a similar but slightly shorter-to-comparable range around the upper-3,000s to about 4,000 nautical miles, depending on conditions and layout. The Cessna Citation Latitude is a super-midsize jet, generally carrying about 7–9 passengers with around 2,700 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to shorter transcontinental missions rather than long ocean crossings. The Gulfstream G280 is also super-midsize but more range-focused, typically accommodating about 8–10 passengers and reaching roughly 3,600 nautical miles, bridging many transatlantic-capable city pairs. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range large-cabin flagship, commonly configured for about 11–18 passengers and capable of about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney under favorable conditions.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.80 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Latitude | Legacy 650E | G280 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2731 | 3980 | 3600 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 12394 | 22510 | 15550 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,936 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 458 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $19,305,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 26800 | 21650 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D1 | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 5907 | 9020 | 7624 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1901 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 62 | 86.5 | 66.9 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 72.3 | 69.5 | 63 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 21.8 | 42.4 | 25.9 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 20.9 | 22.2 | 21.4 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 15.9 | 30.3 | 17.7 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 27 | 286 | 154 | 235 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | — | — |