Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet aimed at shorter missions and efficient operating costs, with roughly 3,400 nm of range and typically seating about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable stand‑up cabin. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also super‑midsize but pushes farther, at about 4,000 nm, usually arranged for around 8–12 passengers. Gulfstream’s G400 sits in the large‑cabin segment with transcontinental-to-near‑intercontinental capability, around 4,200 nm, generally configured for roughly 10–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long‑range large‑cabin jets, stepping up in capability to about 5,300 nm and 6,600 nm respectively, commonly seating around 12–15. The Gulfstream G700 and G800 are ultra‑long‑range flagships. The G700 prioritizes cabin volume and flexibility for about 12–19 passengers with roughly 7,500 nm range, while the G800 emphasizes maximum range at about 8,200 nm with a similar typical capacity and slightly smaller cabin than the G700.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.74 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Praetor 600 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4018 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.84 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,141 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 542 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — | No | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 27140 | — | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | HTF7500E | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7528 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1963 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.1 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.5 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 6.8 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 24.1 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 21 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 4.7 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 21.3 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 45 | — | 230 | 230 | 195 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | — |