Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
All five are super‑midsize business jets except the Embraer Legacy 650E, which is a larger “large‑cabin” jet optimized for cabin volume rather than maximum range. For range, the Gulfstream G280 typically leads (around 3,600+ nm), followed closely by the Embraer Praetor 600 (about 3,300+ nm) and the Bombardier Challenger 3500 (about 3,400 nm). The Dassault Falcon 2000S is usually shorter‑legged (roughly 3,300 nm class, often quoted lower depending on payload assumptions), while the Legacy 650E is generally around the 3,900 nm class but with performance heavily dependent on cabin load and mission profile. In passenger capacity, the Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, and G280 are commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, with some layouts seating up to about 12. The Falcon 2000S is often 8–10, with higher-density layouts possible. The Legacy 650E stands out for carrying more people comfortably, commonly 13 and certified up to about 14, reflecting its larger cabin category.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000S | Legacy 650E | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3540 | 3980 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | 22510 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 458 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 21650 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | AE3007A2 | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 9020 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1901 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 30.3 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 134 | 286 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — |