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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in the super-midsize class, while the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large-cabin long-range trijet, and the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship. For range, the Praetor 500 is typically around 3,300–3,700 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental missions but generally shorter-legged than the Challenger 650 at about 4,000 nautical miles. The Falcon 900LX extends into true intercontinental capability at roughly 4,700–4,800 nautical miles, and the Global 7500 leads decisively at about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that most business jets cannot cover. In passenger capacity, the Praetor 500 and Challenger 650 commonly seat about 8–10 passengers in typical executive layouts, though maximum certified seating can be higher. The Falcon 900LX often carries around 12–14 in a roomy large-cabin configuration, and the Global 7500 is commonly configured for about 14–16 with multiple living zones, reflecting its much larger cabin and mission profile.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 7.57$ 6.02
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1114169
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 7500900LXPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085770047503340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats1219149
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022450
Standard Cabin Seats912147
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 3,588$ 2,779
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)470516498466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$75,000,000$44,000,000$16,995,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats1114169
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1219149
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912147
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530027110
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPassportTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)92201892050006540
No. of Engines2232
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.411166.464.6
Wingspan (ft)64.410470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.533.220.6
Overall Height (ft)20.72724.821.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.423.517.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11212740
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110