Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically accommodating about 8–10 passengers in standard executive layouts. In range, the Praetor 500 is generally longer‑legged at roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles, while the Challenger 3500 is around 3,200–3,400 nautical miles depending on configuration and conditions. Stepping up, the Embraer Praetor 600 remains super‑midsize but stretches capability toward the next class, usually seating about 8–12 and offering roughly 4,000+ nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super‑midsize aircraft, commonly arranged for about 8–10 passengers, with range typically around 3,600–3,700 nautical miles, placing it between the Praetor 500/Challenger 3500 and the longer‑range Praetor 600. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, generally carrying about 10–12 passengers (often more in higher‑density layouts) and offering around 4,000 nautical miles of range, prioritizing cabin volume and comfort along with transcontinental-to-near‑intercontinental reach.