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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.63$ 6.74—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats10121012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000SPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)3400354040184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.83$ 0.84—
Max Cabin Seats10101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250—30650
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 FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,00034500000
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—
Connectivity——Gogo 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—