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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 6.38$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew222244
Total Seats111412101212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55002000LXSPraetor 600G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)408559004155401842005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats121610121919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050182503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats91210810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,073$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504490542539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$35,100,000$20,995,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoYes
Total Seats1114121012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1216101219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91210810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000253002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW308CHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220151257000752815144
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49666.468.191.2
Wingspan (ft)64.49470.270.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.826.224.141.5
Overall Height (ft)20.725.523.22125.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.121.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213145230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110