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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

All four are super-midsize business jets, but they separate mainly by range and typical cabin load. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet optimized for comfortable North American missions, with an advertised range of about 3,400 nm and a typical passenger capacity around 8 to 10 (often up to 10). The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a larger super-midsize/“large-cabin light” twinjet, usually configured for about 8 to 10 passengers (sometimes more), with a published range around 3,350 nm; it emphasizes runway performance and cabin volume versus outright range. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet positioned slightly below the others in range at roughly 3,340 nm, typically carrying about 7 to 9 passengers in common layouts. The Embraer Praetor 600 is the long-range leader of this group within the super-midsize class, commonly seating about 8 to 12 (often 9 to 10) and offering about 4,018 nm of advertised range, making it the best fit for longer transcontinental and some transatlantic city pairs with fewer stops.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1012910
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000SPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400354033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1010912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250
Standard Cabin Seats81078
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1012910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1010912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81078
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338253002711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7323700065407528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)6970.270.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.266
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)2023.221.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.117.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061344045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110