Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Embraer Praetor 600 and Bombardier Challenger 650 are best viewed as super‑midsize/large‑cabin options for shorter missions than the true long‑range jets: the Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize with an intercontinental-capable range of about 4,018 nm and typically seats 8–12 passengers, while the Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with roughly 4,000 nm of range and commonly carries about 8–12 (up to 12) in executive layouts. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 6X are long‑range large‑cabin aircraft designed for longer nonstop city pairs: the Global 5500 offers about 5,900 nm of range with typical seating around 10–16, and the Falcon 6X provides about 5,500 nm with similar typical seating around 12–16, depending on configuration. In practical terms, Praetor 600 and Challenger 650 emphasize value and cabin comfort for transcontinental to near‑intercontinental missions, while Global 5500 and Falcon 6X target longer nonstop reach with larger, more flexible cabins for higher passenger counts.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 6X | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 5500 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 29200 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW812D | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 14000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 84.3 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 85.1 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8.5 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 40.4 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 27.5 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 140 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 |