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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2223222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 6.38$ 7.74$ 7.57$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew2222222
Total Seats11141217161010
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55002000LXS6X900LXPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085590041555500475040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.63$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats12161016141210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050182502245015550
Standard Cabin Seats91210141488
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 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504490516498542481
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
Cockpit2223222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222222
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYesNoNoNo
Total Seats11141217161010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12161016141210
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.610.29.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91210141488
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530029200253002714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW308CPW812DTFE731-60HTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition700050005000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)922015125700014000500075287624
No. of Engines2222322
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49666.484.366.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)64.49470.285.170.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.78.57.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.56.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.826.240.433.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)20.725.523.224.524.82121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.36.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.127.523.521.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213114012745154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)102418431264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110