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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280

Across the super-midsize segment, the Cessna Citation Longitude and Gulfstream G280 sit at the top for typical range, with the Longitude generally offering about 3,500 nautical miles and the G280 about 3,600 nautical miles, enabling more transcontinental and some transatlantic missions. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with slightly less typical range, around 3,200 nautical miles, but it emphasizes cabin volume and comfort. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin, twin-aisle-feel aircraft that prioritizes runway performance and payload flexibility, with typical range around 3,350 nautical miles. Passenger capacity overlaps, but positioning differs: the Challenger 650 commonly seats 8–12 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible), the Longitude typically seats 8–12, the G280 usually accommodates about 8–10, and the Falcon 2000S is often configured for roughly 8–10 with options for more. In short, Longitude and G280 lead on range within super-midsize, while Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S are large-cabin choices emphasizing space and versatility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.63$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats11101210
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Longitude2000SG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085350035403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.83$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats12101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)210501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats98108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,150$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$29,965,000$ 26,000,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats11101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12121010
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats98108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000254002530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220766570007624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.473.266.466.9
Wingspan (ft)64.468.970.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.226.225.9
Overall Height (ft)20.719.423.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.16.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.416.517.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112112134154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024