Cessna Citation Longitude vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Cessna Citation Latitude vs Embraer Praetor 500
Commercial aircraft are often compared by category, range, and passenger capacity. Regional jets and turboprops sit at the smaller end, typically carrying about 30 to 90 passengers and serving short routes; turboprops are especially common on shorter, lower-demand sectors where efficiency and runway performance matter. Single-aisle narrowbodies, such as common short- to medium-haul airliners, usually carry roughly 120 to 220 passengers and cover medium ranges that suit high-frequency domestic and intra-regional networks. At the larger end, widebody twin-aisle aircraft generally carry about 250 to 400+ passengers and are built for longer ranges, enabling intercontinental travel with more cargo volume and passenger comfort options. Ultra-long-range widebodies prioritize range over maximum seating density and can fly the longest nonstop routes, often with 250 to 350 passengers depending on cabin layout. High-density variants across categories trade range and comfort for more seats, while premium-heavy configurations reduce capacity to add larger seats and amenities.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Cessna Citation Latitude | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.80 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Latitude | Longitude | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 2731 | 3500 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.85 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 12394 | — | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 2,936 | $ 2,500 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Garmin G5000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 458 | 481 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $19,305,000 | $29,965,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 26800 | 25400 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5,950 | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW306D1 | HTF7700L | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 5907 | 7665 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1114 | 1478 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 62 | 73.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 72.3 | 68.9 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 21.8 | 25.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.9 | 19.4 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.9 | 16.5 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 27 | 112 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | 110 | 110 | — |