AIR.ONE

Airbus Acj320 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Airbus ACJ330neo is a long‑range, widebody VIP airliner category aircraft, positioned for head‑of‑state or large corporate missions. It offers intercontinental range (typically around 10,000–12,000 nm, depending on configuration) and can be outfitted for very high passenger counts, often dozens of passengers, with the ability to include large private suites, meeting rooms, and substantial staff accommodations. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at efficient point‑to‑point travel. Its range is in the mid‑3,000 nm class (about 3,400 nm), and it commonly carries around 8–10 passengers in a typical executive layout, with maximum seating higher in denser configurations. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the midsize-to-super‑midsize segment and emphasizes range and cabin capability versus many peers. It typically reaches about 4,000 nm, generally accommodates 8–12 passengers in executive seating, and is optimized for transcontinental missions with a relatively spacious cabin for its class.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoBombardier Challenger 3500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 6.71$ 6.74
Min Crew422
Total Seats121010
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierEmbraer
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoChallenger 3500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)600034004018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 0.84$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats351012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2880015950
Standard Cabin Seats888
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 3,152$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470533542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$26,950,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew422
Total Seats101010
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351012
Standard Cabin Seats888
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333827140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27HTF73500HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2900073237528
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.368.768.1
Wingspan (ft)117.56970.5
Cabin Width (ft)12.17.26.8
Cabin Height (ft)7.466
Cabin Length (ft)9125.224.1
Overall Height (ft)38.582021
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324110
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.621.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10645