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