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Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super-midsize category, while the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet. In range terms, the Challenger 650 typically offers the longest reach at about 4,000 nautical miles, making it better suited to longer nonstop missions than the other two. The Praetor 600 follows with roughly 3,900 nautical miles, edging the Challenger 3500, which is around 3,400 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts, but the Challenger 650’s larger cabin generally supports higher maximum seating and more space per passenger on longer trips. The Challenger 3500 emphasizes modern super-midsize efficiency and comfort for medium-to-long routes, the Praetor 600 competes closely on range within the super-midsize class, and the Challenger 650 prioritizes true large-cabin volume with transcontinental-to-near-intercontinental capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.74
Min Crew22
Total Seats1110
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40854018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1212
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050
Standard Cabin Seats98
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1110
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1212
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats98
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)92207528
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.470.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)25.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.721
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110