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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

In category, the Embraer Praetor 600, Bombardier Challenger 3500, and Gulfstream G280 are typically considered “super-midsize,” while the Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Gulfstream G400 sit in the “large-cabin” class. On range, the Praetor 600 and G280 generally lead the super-midsize group at roughly 4,000 nautical miles (with the Praetor 600 slightly higher, depending on configuration), while the Challenger 3500 is a bit shorter at about 3,400 nm. Among the large-cabins, the Falcon 2000S and Challenger 650 are commonly cited around 3,900–4,000 nm, whereas the newer G400 is positioned longer-range at roughly 4,200 nm. For passenger capacity, these aircraft are usually arranged for about 8–10 passengers in typical executive layouts, but maximum certified seating differs: the Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 are commonly quoted up to about 12, the G280 around 10, the Challenger 650 up to about 12, the Falcon 2000S up to about 10, and the G400 typically around 12 (layout-dependent).

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew222224
Total Seats101112101012
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000SPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)340040853540401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats101210121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)159502105018250—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats891088—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22222—
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats1011121010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1012101210—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats891088—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000253002714025000—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———58005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)73239220700075287624—
No. of Engines22222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)———1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.468.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.270.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.76.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)666.266.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.224.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.22121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.34.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.121.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213445154—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1024———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———110——