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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. Among them, the Challenger 3500 and G280 are commonly cited around the ~3,400–3,600 nm class, while the Praetor 600 is longer‑legged at roughly ~4,000 nm, making it the range leader of this group. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize jet, usually configured for about 7–9 passengers, with a shorter range around the ~3,300 nm class. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet, generally accommodating about 8–10 passengers with a range around the ~4,000 nm class, emphasizing cabin comfort and runway flexibility. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long‑range, large‑cabin jet, typically 10–12 passengers, with substantially greater reach (about ~5,500 nm class). The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet, typically about 10–12 passengers, with range in the ~4,200 nm class, positioned between the Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 6X for mission length.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit223222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.38$ 7.74$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew2222224
Total Seats1012179101012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000LXS6XPraetor 500Praetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)3400415555003340401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats1010169121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250———1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats81014788—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,073$ 3,845$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490516466542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,100,000$49,500,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit223222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew222222—
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats10121791010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10101691210—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.610.29.79.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats81014788—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382530029200271102714025000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900580058005800—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500PW308CPW812DHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70005000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)7323700014000654075287624—
No. of Engines222222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)————1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.484.364.668.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6970.285.170.570.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.78.56.96.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.5666.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.240.420.624.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2023.224.521.12121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.36.34.74.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.127.517.421.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061311404045154—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—10241843————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———110110——