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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).

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1012101012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000SPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)34003540401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats1010121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats81088—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats10121010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10101210—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats81088—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338253002714025000—
Connectivity——Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——58005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500PW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)7323700075287624—
No. of Engines2222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)——1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.468.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)6970.270.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.76.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)66.266.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.224.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)2023.22121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.34.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.121.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10613445154—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——110——