Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS sit in the large-cabin segment, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers. Their ranges are broadly similar, with the Challenger 650 around 4,000 nm and the Falcon 2000LXS about 4,000 nm, emphasizing comfortable transcontinental missions rather than ultra-long-haul. The Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 are super-midsize jets, generally seating about 7–10 passengers; both deliver strong coast-to-coast capability, with the Praetor 600 roughly 4,000+ nm and the G280 about 3,600 nm. The Falcon 900LX is a long-range large-cabin trijet, commonly configured for 10–14 passengers, offering approximately 4,700–4,800 nm. Moving into the ultra-long-range category, the Global 5500 and Falcon 6X provide the biggest step up in range and cabin volume, typically accommodating around 12–16 passengers; the Global 5500 is about 5,900 nm while the Falcon 6X is about 5,500 nm, supporting longer international missions with larger, more flexible cabins.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 2000LXS | 6X | 900LX | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 4155 | 5500 | 4750 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | — | 22450 | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 490 | 516 | 498 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25300 | 29200 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 3900 | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW308C | PW812D | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 7000 | 14000 | 5000 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 27.5 | 23.5 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 131 | 140 | 127 | 45 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1843 | 1264 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — |