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

The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Embraer Praetor 600 all sit broadly in the super-midsize business jet space, but they emphasize different strengths. The Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet optimized for efficient North America and regional transcontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8 to 10 passengers. The Praetor 600 is also a super-midsize jet, generally delivering the longest legs of the three at about 4,000 nautical miles, with a typical configuration of 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Falcon 2000S is best viewed as a larger, long-range large-cabin jet, with a noticeably roomier cabin and higher typical seating, often around 8 to 10 in executive comfort but capable of more; its range is commonly cited around 3,350 nautical miles. In short, Praetor 600 leads on range, Falcon 2000S leads on cabin size/category, and Challenger 3500 balances capacity and range in a well-proven super-midsize profile.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.63$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats101210
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000SPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340035404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.83$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats101012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250
Standard Cabin Seats8108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,150$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101012
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)732370007528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.468.1
Wingspan (ft)6970.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.224.1
Overall Height (ft)2023.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10613445
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110