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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | 6X | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 5500 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | — | — | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 516 | 466 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 29200 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | PW812D | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 14000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 140 | 40 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1843 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | 110 | — | — |