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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 900LX | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4155 | 4750 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 18250 | 22450 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 490 | 498 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7000 | 5000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 17.1 | 23.5 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | 127 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1264 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 |