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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, best suited to shorter missions with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles and seating commonly for 6–8 passengers. Stepping up, the Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet with roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating for about 8–10, aimed at longer nonstop city pairs while keeping midsize operating economics. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is also a super-midsize jet, with about 3,400 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8–10, emphasizing a larger cabin feel than most peers in its class. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin/super-midsize crossover, offering a wider cabin and strong runway performance with roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating about 8–10 (often configurable higher). The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with about 4,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 9–12, prioritizing comfort and payload over very high speed.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 3.88$ 6.74
Min Crew22212
Total Seats1011121010
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXSPhenom 300EPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408541552,0104018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.55$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1012101012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050182506914
Standard Cabin Seats891068
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 1,758$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIProdigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490464542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$9,650,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22212
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats101112910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101210912
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891078
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000253002556027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CCanada PW535E1HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)73239220700033607528
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.451.268.1
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.252.1670.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.75.16.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.24.96
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.217.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.216.7521
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.33.64.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.114.821.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061121311045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110