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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at longer missions with a larger cabin, typically seating about eight to ten passengers in a comfortable executive layout. Its range is roughly 3,400 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. trips and many North Atlantic city pairs with favorable conditions. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for efficiency and short-to-medium missions. It generally carries six to nine passengers depending on configuration, with a range of about 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles, fitting regional routes and many coast‑to‑coast trips only with a stop. The Embraer Praetor 500 sits between the other two in cabin class and mission capability, commonly categorized as a midsize jet with a relatively advanced cabin and avionics suite. It typically accommodates around eight to nine passengers and offers about 3,300 nautical miles of range, approaching super‑midsize mission profiles while maintaining midsize operating economics.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Embraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 3.88$ 6.02
Min Crew212
Total Seats10109
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Phenom 300EPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002,0103340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.55$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats10109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159506914
Standard Cabin Seats867
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 1,758$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedProdigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533464466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$9,650,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats1099
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1099
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats877
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382556027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500Canada PW535E1HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)732333606540
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.751.264.6
Wingspan (ft)6952.1670.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.25.16.9
Cabin Height (ft)64.96
Cabin Length (ft)25.217.220.6
Overall Height (ft)2016.7521.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.64.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.614.817.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061040
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110