Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G700
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the large/super‑midsize bracket, typically configured for about 8–12 passengers and suited to transcontinental missions: the Challenger 650 offers roughly 4,000 nm range, while the Praetor 600 is slightly shorter around 3,900 nm. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet with similar passenger counts (about 8–12) and a longer typical reach near 4,000 nm, while the Falcon 900LX moves into long‑range large‑cabin territory, generally 10–14 passengers with about 4,750 nm range. At the top end, the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range flagships with larger cabins and higher typical capacities (often 12–19 depending on layout). The Global 7500 is commonly cited around 7,700 nm, and the G700 around 7,500 nm, enabling true intercontinental city pairs with more space, zones, and endurance than the other aircraft listed.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 7500 | 2000LXS | 900LX | Praetor 600 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 7700 | 4155 | 4750 | 4018 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | 22450 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 |
| 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 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 490 | 498 | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $75,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 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 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / 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 | 12 |
| 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 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 18920 | 7000 | 5000 | 7528 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 111 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 104 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 54.5 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 24.1 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 27 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 21 | 25.4 |
| 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 | 195 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1264 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | — |