Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category. The Challenger 650 typically offers about 3,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seats 8–12 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort on North America and shorter transatlantic missions. The Praetor 600 is also around 3,900 nautical miles, usually configured for 8–12, and is often chosen for strong runway performance and modern avionics in a slightly smaller cabin. The Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Global 5500, and Bombardier Global 6500 are large‑cabin, long‑range jets. The Falcon 7X is a long‑range trijet at roughly 5,950 nautical miles, typically carrying 10–14 passengers, with strong short/steep approach capability. The Global 5500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin aircraft around 5,900 nautical miles, commonly seating 10–16. The Global 6500 extends capability to about 6,600 nautical miles with a larger cabin and similar typical seating (roughly 10–17), targeting longer nonstop intercontinental missions.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | 7X | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 6600 | 5950 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 33600 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | — | 29200 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 3900 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Pearl | PW307A | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 15125 | 6402 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 99.5 | 76.7 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 94 | 86 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 39.1 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | — | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | — | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | — | 140 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1552 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 |