Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500
In category, the Embraer Praetor 600, Bombardier Challenger 3500, and Bombardier Challenger 650 are typically positioned in the super-midsize to large-cabin crossover space, while the Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 sit firmly in the large-cabin, long-range class with higher overall capability and cabin volume. On range, the Praetor 600 and Challenger 3500 are broadly similar, generally suited to transcontinental missions in the roughly 4,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Challenger 650 extends that capability, commonly cited around the 4,000‑plus to ~4,600‑nautical‑mile range depending on assumptions. The Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 step up meaningfully, both generally advertised in the mid‑5,000‑nautical‑mile range, enabling more nonstop intercontinental city pairs. On passenger capacity, all can be configured for about 8–12 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Challenger 650 and 3500 commonly seat around 8–10, the Praetor 600 similarly around 8–10, while the Falcon 6X and G500 often support 10–14 in many configurations, with maximum certified seating typically higher than typical luxury layouts.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 6X | Praetor 600 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5500 | 4018 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | — | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 | $ 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 Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 516 | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 29200 | 27140 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW812D | HTF7500E | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 14000 | 7528 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 84.3 | 68.1 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 85.1 | 70.5 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.4 | 24.1 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 24.5 | 21 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 27.5 | 21.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 140 | 45 | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — |