Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400
Across category and mission, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super-midsize class, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S and Gulfstream G400 are large-cabin jets, with the G400 positioned as a newer-generation, higher-performance large-cabin option. In range, the Challenger 3500 is typically around 3,400 nautical miles, the Falcon 2000S about 3,350 nautical miles, and the Praetor 600 about 4,000 nautical miles, giving Embraer the longest legs among the first three. The Gulfstream G400 is designed for substantially longer missions at roughly 4,200 nautical miles, making it the most transcontinental-capable of the group. Passenger capacity overlaps but scales with cabin class: the Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 commonly seat about 8 to 10 in typical executive layouts (with higher-density configurations possible), while the Falcon 2000S generally accommodates around 8 to 10 with a larger-cabin feel and more flexibility. The G400 typically carries about 8 to 12 in comfort, leveraging its larger cabin for more space and zones.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000S | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 3540 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | — | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 27140 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | HTF7500E | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 68.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 70.5 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 6.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 21 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 4.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 134 | 45 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — |