Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is typically categorized as a super‑midsize business jet, offering roughly a 3,400–3,500 nautical mile range and commonly seating about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout (with higher maximums depending on configuration). Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is generally a large‑cabin/light‑heavy jet, emphasizing cabin volume and runway performance, with about a 4,000 nautical mile range and typical seating around 8–10 (often up to the low‑teens in denser layouts). Embraer’s Praetor 500 sits in the super‑midsize category with an approximately 3,300–3,400 nautical mile range and usually accommodates 8–9 passengers. The Praetor 600 is the longer‑legged super‑midsize, reaching about 4,000 nautical miles and typically seating 8–10. In practical terms, the Challenger 3500 and Praetor 500 compete closely on mission length and cabin class, the Praetor 600 pushes into larger‑jet range territory, and the Falcon 2000LXS delivers a bigger‑cabin feel with similar transcontinental reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 40 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | 110 |