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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 6.02$ 7.75$ 6.74
Min Crew222222
Total Seats111414111710
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500Global 6500Sovereign +7XPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408559006600313859504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.67$ 0.65$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats121617121612
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210501279033600
Standard Cabin Seats912129148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 2,699$ 3,850$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504504458516542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$19,730,000$53,800,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestYesNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoYesNo
Total Seats111414111710
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121617121612
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.310.29.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912129148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000252302920027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPearlPW306DPW307AHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition60007200On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)92201512515125590764027528
No. of Engines222232
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49699.563.576.768.1
Wingspan (ft)64.4949472.48670.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.9885.57.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.25.76.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.843.325.339.124.1
Overall Height (ft)20.725.525.520.425.721
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.426.221.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1123514045
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552