Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400
All five are midsize to super‑midsize business jets, but they separate clearly by cabin class, range, and typical passenger load. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet with transcontinental capability, about 3,400 nm of range and typically seats 8–10 passengers (up to about 10). The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large‑cabin jet (often grouped in the large/super‑midsize edge) with roughly 3,350 nm of range and commonly carries 8–10 (up to about 10). The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with the longest reach in this set at about 4,000+ nm and typically seats 8–10 (up to about 12). The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet with about 3,600 nm of range and usually accommodates 8–10 (up to about 10). The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large‑cabin category, offering around 4,200 nm of range and typically seats about 12 (often configurable up to around 14–16).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3540 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 134 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — | — |