Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 6X | Praetor 600 | G280 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5500 | 4018 | 3600 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 516 | 542 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 29200 | 27140 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW812D | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 14000 | 7528 | 7624 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 84.3 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 85.1 | 70.5 | 63 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.4 | 24.1 | 25.9 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 24.5 | 21 | 21.4 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 27.5 | 21.3 | 17.7 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 140 | 45 | 154 | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — | — |