Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are large-cabin business jets suited to transcontinental missions, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers; the Challenger 650 offers roughly 4,000 nm of range, while the Falcon 2000LXS is closer to about 4,000 nm but is often favored for runway performance and cabin comfort. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category, usually flying 8–12 passengers with around 4,000+ nm range, bridging midsize economics with near-large-cabin reach. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range jet aimed at higher speed and comfort, generally configured for about 10–14 passengers with roughly 4,200 nm range. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 are true long-range large-cabin aircraft, commonly carrying 10–16 passengers; the Global 5500 reaches about 5,900 nm, and the G500 about 5,300 nm, making them better for longer nonstop city pairs than the Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS, Praetor 600, or G400.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 4155 | 4018 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | — | 30650 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,141 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 490 | 542 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.7 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 8 | — | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25300 | 27140 | — | 31900 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW308C | HTF7500E | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | — | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 7000 | 7528 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 66.4 | 68.1 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 70.2 | 70.5 | — | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 6.8 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 26.2 | 24.1 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 23.2 | 21 | — | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 4.7 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 21.3 | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 131 | 45 | — | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | — | — |