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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
Cockpit22—223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.74—$ 9.00$ 9.28——
Min Crew224444—
Total Seats10101212121615
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Praetor 600G400G500G600G700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)340040184200520065007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.84—$ 0.90$ 0.93——
Max Cabin Seats101219191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)15950—306503065040560——
Standard Cabin Seats88—101012—
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
Cockpit22—222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew22—444—
Crew RestNoNo—NoYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesNo—YesYesYes—
Total Seats1010—121216—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1012—191919—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7—10.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—GalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats88—101012—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333827140—3190031900——
Connectivity—Gogo AVANCE L5—————
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5800—————
Engine
FADECYesYes—YesYes——
ModelHTF73500HTF7500E—PW814GAPW815GAPearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18—ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)73237528—151441568018250—
No. of Engines22—222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)—1963—————
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.1—91.296.1109.9—
Wingspan (ft)6970.5—86.394.1103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.8—7.67.68.2—
Cabin Height (ft)66—6.46.46.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.224.1—41.545.256.9—
Overall Height (ft)2021—25.525.325.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.14.7—6.16.1——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.621.3—26.330.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10645—230230195—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—110—————