Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the large-cabin segment, while the Bombardier Global 5500, Global 6500, and Gulfstream G500 are in the long-range, large-cabin class. The Challenger 650 typically offers about 4,000 nautical miles of range with a usual layout around 10–12 passengers, making it well suited to transcontinental missions. The Praetor 600 is similar in passenger count (commonly 8–12) but generally stretches farther, around 4,000+ nautical miles, giving it strong range for its size. Stepping up, the Global 5500 adds a bigger long-range platform, typically around 5,900 nautical miles with common seating for roughly 12–16. The Gulfstream G500 is comparable in category and capacity (often 12–16) with range around 5,300 nautical miles. At the top of this group, the Global 6500 provides the greatest reach, roughly 6,600 nautical miles, with similar typical capacity (about 12–16) but more space and endurance for longer city pairs. Exact figures vary by cabin configuration, payload, and operating conditions.