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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize class, while the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are typically positioned as large‑cabin (or “heavy”) jets, and the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a larger long‑range heavy jet. On range, the Falcon 900LX leads the group at roughly 4,750 nm, enabling longer transoceanic missions. The Challenger 650 follows at about 4,000 nm. The Falcon 2000LXS is next at around 4,000 nm (often cited just under that figure depending on assumptions). In the super‑midsize tier, the Praetor 600 is about 4,018 nm, generally edging the Challenger 3500 at roughly 3,400 nm. For passenger capacity, typical configurations cluster around 8–10 passengers for the Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600. The Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS commonly seat 10–12 in standard corporate layouts. The Falcon 900LX is often configured for about 12–14, with higher maximums possible across all models depending on interior and certification.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 7.57$ 6.74
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011121610
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXS900LXPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085415547504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1012101412
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950210501825022450
Standard Cabin Seats8910148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,588$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490498542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$44,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1011121610
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012101412
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8910148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000253002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)73239220700050007528
No. of Engines22232
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.466.468.1
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.270.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.77.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.233.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.224.821
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.36.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.123.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213112745
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110