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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign+
The Challenger 3500 has the longer published maximum range, taller cabin and higher maximum operating Mach. The Citation Sovereign+ has the more seats in the manufacturer's maximum configuration. They are level on hourly rate (category). Both are super-midsize jets, so the category hourly rate is the same; the difference on a given trip comes from range, seats and the cabin.
| Criterion | Challenger 3500 | Citation Sovereign+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Super-midsize jets | Super-midsize jets |
| Production status | In production | Out of production, in service |
| Passengers (max) | 10 | 12★ Best |
| Range | 6,297 km (3,400 nm)★ Best | 5,926 km (3,200 nm) |
| Max Mach (MMo) | M 0.83★ Best | M 0.8 |
| Cabin length | 7.68 m | 7.72 m |
| Cabin width | 2.19 m | 1.68 m |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m★ Best | 1.73 m |
| Passengers (typical) | 10Passengers: up to, as published | not published |
| Takeoff distance | 1,474 m4,835 ft · SL, ISA, MTOW | not published |
| Landing distance | 721 m2,364 ft · SL, ISA, typical landing weight | not published |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 | not published |
| Cabin altitude at max cruise altitude | 4,850 ftat 41,000 ft cruise, as published | not published |
| Hourly rate (category) | $5,100–$6,500€4,556–€5,806CHF 4,250–CHF 5,417 | $5,100–$6,500€4,556–€5,806CHF 4,250–CHF 5,417 |
Category rate (Super-midsize jet), not a model rate · Paramount Business Jets, 07 Aug 2026 · ECB 14 Oct 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Best values are marked ★ as well as shaded. Specifications as of 10 Sep 2026 · units km (nm), metres.
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The Challenger 3500: 6,297 km (3,400 nm) against 5,926 km (3,200 nm) (manufacturer published maximum, Range = manufacturer maximum, typical passengers and NBAA IFR reserves as published). Whether either flies a given leg non-stop depends on payload, wind and reserves — use the route check on the compare tool for your city pair.
Both are super-midsize jets, and we publish one category rate for that class: $5,100–$6,500 per hour (€4,556–€5,806), sourced from Paramount Business Jets on 07 Aug 2026. It is a category rate, not a model rate; a firm price comes with the quote.
10 and 12 respectively in the manufacturer's maximum-density configuration. Most operators' cabins seat fewer; the exact layout of the aircraft we quote is confirmed with the offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Bombardier — aircraft specifications page — 10 Sep 2026
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates — 07 Aug 2026 · hourly category rates
- European Central Bank daily reference rate for 2026-10-14, fetched 2026-10-14 18:25 UTC — 14 Oct 2026 · 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Data as of 10 Sep 2026
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