Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet and the Dassault Falcon 900LX and Bombardier Global 7500 are long‑range/ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin aircraft. In range terms, the Challenger 650 is typically around 4,000 nautical miles, the Praetor 600 about 4,000+ nautical miles, the Falcon 2000LXS roughly 4,000 nautical miles, the Falcon 900LX about 4,750 nautical miles, and the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Challenger 650 commonly seats about 8–12, the Praetor 600 about 8–12, and the Falcon 2000LXS about 8–10 in typical layouts. The Falcon 900LX usually carries about 10–14, while the Global 7500 is often configured for about 12–16, with higher maximum certified capacities possible depending on interior layout. Overall, the Global 7500 prioritizes longest range and cabin volume, the Falcon 900LX balances long range with tri‑jet performance, the Falcon 2000LXS offers large‑cabin comfort at shorter long‑range missions, and the Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 target efficient super‑midsize missions.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 7500 | 2000LXS | 900LX | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 7700 | 4155 | 4750 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | 22450 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 490 | 498 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $75,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Passport | PW308C | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 18920 | 7000 | 5000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 111 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 104 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 54.5 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 27 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 23.5 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 131 | 127 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1264 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 |