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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22322
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 7.74$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1011171012
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6506XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)34004085550040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1012161219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159502105030650
Standard Cabin Seats8914810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,845$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$49,500,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoYes
Total Seats1011171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012161219
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.810.29.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8914810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000292002714031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW812DHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922014000752815144
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.484.368.191.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.485.170.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.98.56.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.566.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.424.141.5
Overall Height (ft)2020.724.52125.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.427.521.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611214045230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110