Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Embraer Phenom 300E sits in the light-jet category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers and offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, favoring shorter nonstop missions with strong efficiency. Stepping up, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are super-midsize jets, usually configured for about 8–10 passengers; the Challenger 3500 is around 3,400 nm, while the G280 is about 3,600 nm, both aimed at transcontinental U.S.-style flying. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also super-midsize but range-focused, commonly 8–12 passengers with roughly 4,000 nm, enabling longer coast-to-coast plus extra margin or select Atlantic routes under favorable conditions. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is in the large-cabin category, typically 10–12 passengers with about 4,000 nm and a notably roomier cabin than super-midsize peers. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range step above these, generally 12–14 passengers with roughly 4,200 nm, emphasizing higher cruise performance and expanded mission flexibility.