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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.74$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew224444
Total Seats10101212121615
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Praetor 600G400G500G600G700G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAIn Development
Max Range (nm)340040184200520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.84$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats101219191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950306503065040560
Standard Cabin Seats88101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,141$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533542539516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$20,995,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$78,000,00071500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22444
Crew RestNoNoNoYesOptional
Jump SeatYesNoYesYesYes
Total Seats1010121216
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012191919
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.710.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88101012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338271403190031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500HTF7500EPW814GAPW815GAPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73237528151441568018250
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.191.296.1109.9
Wingspan (ft)6970.586.394.1103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.87.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.46.46.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.224.141.545.256.9
Overall Height (ft)202125.525.325.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.76.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.621.326.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10645230230195
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110