Airbus Acj320 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Praetor 600"
The Airbus ACJ330neo is a VIP widebody airliner class aircraft, built for long-range, high-comfort missions with multiple cabin zones. Compared with business jets, it offers by far the largest cabin volume and the greatest passenger capacity, typically configured for a few dozen passengers in VIP layouts (and can be arranged for more), while also delivering intercontinental range suitable for nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super‑midsize business jet category. It is designed for efficient point‑to‑point flying with a comfortable stand‑up cabin for a smaller group, typically around 8 to 10 passengers in corporate configurations, and it provides transcontinental range—ideal for long domestic or some shorter international nonstop missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a midsize/super‑midsize business jet positioned for longer legs than many in its class. It generally carries a similar passenger load to the Challenger in typical executive layouts, but emphasizes extended range capability for its size, enabling longer nonstop missions than traditional midsize jets while keeping operating scale closer to a business jet than an airliner.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Bombardier Challenger 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 6.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | Challenger 3500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 3400 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 15950 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | $ 3,152 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 533 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $26,950,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | HTF73500 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | 7323 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 68.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 69 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 7.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 25.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.6 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 106 |