Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically offering transcontinental capability with ranges around 3,400–3,700 nautical miles. In typical executive layouts they generally accommodate about 8–10 passengers, with maximum certified seating higher, but most operators prioritize cabin comfort and baggage over dense seating. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger “large‑cabin” twin‑engine jet, stepping up in cabin volume and payload flexibility, with a range roughly in the 4,000‑nautical‑mile class. It commonly carries about 8–10 passengers in long‑range comfort, with configurations that can seat more. The Dassault Falcon 7X is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin trijet designed for intercontinental missions, with range typically around 5,900–6,000+ nautical miles. It often carries 10–14 passengers in typical layouts (and can be configured for more), offering the greatest nonstop reach and long‑haul cabin capability among these four.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | 7X | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 5950 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | 33600 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 516 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 29200 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | PW307A | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 6402 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 76.7 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 86 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 39.1 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 25.7 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 140 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1552 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 |