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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280

In category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are typically positioned as super‑midsize business jets, balancing cabin comfort with strong runway and mission flexibility. The Embraer Praetor 500 sits slightly below them in the midsize-to-super‑midsize crossover, emphasizing efficiency and advanced avionics. The Dassault Falcon 7X is a large‑cabin, long‑range flagship-class jet, offering substantially more intercontinental capability and space than the others. On range, the Falcon 7X is the clear leader, commonly cited around 5,950 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop transoceanic city pairs. The G280 and Challenger 3500 cluster in the super‑midsize bracket, roughly about 3,600 to 3,800 nautical miles depending on conditions and configuration. The Praetor 500 is competitive for its size, typically around 3,340 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 7X generally accommodates about 12–16 passengers in typical layouts. The Challenger 3500 and G280 are commonly configured around 8–10, sometimes up to about 10–12 depending on seating. The Praetor 500 is often arranged for about 8–9 passengers.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.75$ 6.02$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1017910
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 35007XPraetor 500G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400595033403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.65$ 0.86$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1016910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159503360015550
Standard Cabin Seats81478
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,850$ 2,779$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533516466481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$53,800,000$16,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats1017910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1016910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.29.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81478
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338292002711025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW307AHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7323640265407624
No. of Engines2322
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.776.764.666.9
Wingspan (ft)698670.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.76.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.239.120.625.9
Overall Height (ft)2025.721.121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.626.217.417.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10614040154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110