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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the large-cabin category, while the Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 7X are typically positioned as ultra-long-range, larger-cabin jets. For range, the Challenger 650 is the shortest-legged of the group at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for transcontinental missions and some Atlantic crossings with favorable conditions. The Praetor 600 generally offers a step up to about 4,000+ nautical miles (around 4,018 nm), often enabling more consistent North Atlantic capability. The Falcon 7X and Global 5500 are in a different bracket: the 7X is commonly cited around 5,950 nm and the Global 5500 around 5,900 nm, supporting longer nonstop intercontinental city pairs. Passenger capacity broadly tracks cabin size and mission profile: Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 are typically configured for about 8 to 12 passengers, while Global 5500 and Falcon 7X commonly seat about 12 to 16, with the 7X sometimes arranged closer to the upper end depending on layout.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats11141710
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55007XPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085590059504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.65$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats12161612
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105033600
Standard Cabin Seats912148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$53,800,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo
Total Seats11141710
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12161612
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.29.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW307AHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7200On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)92201512564027528
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49676.768.1
Wingspan (ft)64.4948670.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.839.124.1
Overall Height (ft)20.725.525.721
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.221.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11214045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110