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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.75 | $ 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 | 7X | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 5950 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 33600 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $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 | PW307A | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7200 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 6402 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 76.7 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 86 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 39.1 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 25.7 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 26.2 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 140 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1552 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 |