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

All four are super-midsize business jets, but they emphasize different strengths. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is typically positioned as a super-midsize with strong cabin comfort for its class, commonly seating about 8–10 passengers and offering roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also super-midsize, usually configured for about 8–12 passengers, and is known for long legs in the segment at about 4,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Bombardier Challenger 650 sit toward the large-cabin end of the “super-midsize/large” boundary. The Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet, often seating around 8–10 (with higher-density options), with range around 4,000 nautical miles and strong short-field capability. The Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with a wide cabin, commonly accommodating about 9–12 passengers, and offers approximately 4,000 nautical miles of range, prioritizing cabin volume and comfort over maximum speed.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10111210
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXSPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408541554018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats10121012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105018250
Standard Cabin Seats89108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats10111210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121012
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7323922070007528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.468.1
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213145
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110