Super Midsize Jets compared
Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Longitude
Both are super midsize jets. The Citation Longitude seats 2 more passengers (12 vs 10). The Citation Longitude flies 554 km (299 nm) farther: 6,480 km against 5,926 km. Cabin height is the same, 1.85 m.
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Challenger 3500 | Citation Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 12 (better) |
| Range | 5,926 km3,200 nm | 6,480 km3,499 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 870 km/h470 kt (better) | 869 km/h469 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m6.1 ft | 1.85 m6.1 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.19 m7.2 ft (better) | 2.13 m7.0 ft |
| Cabin length | 9.20 m30.2 ft | 9.40 m30.8 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft | 112 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $7,800/hr | $7,000/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Challenger 3500 if you want a wider cabin (6 cm more across).
Pick the Citation Longitude if you need the extra 554 km (299 nm) of range, you are a group of 11 to 12, you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.2 m longer) and you travel with a lot of luggage (112 cu ft of baggage space vs 106).
The Citation Longitude is estimated at $7,000/hr against $7,800/hr for the Challenger 3500, about $800 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Citation Longitude can fly New York (TEB) to Lisbon (LIS) nonstop, 5,419 km. The Challenger 3500 would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Challenger 3500 vs Citation Longitude: common questions
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