Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Cessna Citation Sovereign+ are typically categorized as large-cabin (super-midsize/large-light) business jets for shorter intercity missions: Challenger 650 range is about 4,000 nm with a typical capacity around 8–12 passengers, while Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet around 3,200 nm and commonly 8–12 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also super-midsize, offering roughly 4,000 nm range and usually seating 8–12. The Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Global 5500, and Bombardier Global 6500 are long-range, large-cabin jets suited to intercontinental flying. Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range trijet at about 5,950 nm with typical layouts around 10–14 passengers. Global 5500 is a long-range large-cabin jet around 5,900 nm, typically 10–16 passengers. Global 6500 steps up in both capability and cabin: roughly 6,600 nm range and commonly 10–17 passengers, making it the strongest option here for nonstop reach and space.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.02 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Sovereign + | 7X | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 6600 | 3138 | 5950 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 12790 | 33600 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 504 | 458 | 516 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $19,730,000 | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | 9.3 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | — | 25230 | 29200 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 3900 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Pearl | PW306D | PW307A | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 16 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 15125 | 5907 | 6402 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1700 | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 99.5 | 63.5 | 76.7 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 94 | 72.4 | 86 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | 0.7 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 25.3 | 39.1 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 20.4 | 25.7 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | — | 3.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | — | 17.4 | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | — | 35 | 140 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 100 | — | 110 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1552 | — |