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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Embraer Praetor 600 and Bombardier Challenger 650 are typically classified as super-midsize and large-cabin jets, respectively, while the Dassault Falcon 900LX sits in the long-range “large/ultra-long-range” class and the Bombardier Global 7500 is a flagship ultra-long-range business jet. In range, the Praetor 600 is generally around 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental missions but with more limits on deep intercontinental legs. The Challenger 650 is similar but slightly longer-legged in many configurations at roughly 4,000-plus nautical miles, excelling on North America and shorter transatlantic routes. The Falcon 900LX steps up to about 4,700–4,800 nautical miles, enabling more consistent transatlantic capability with reserves. The Global 7500 leads by a wide margin at about 7,700 nautical miles, designed for true long-haul city pairs. Passenger capacity overlaps but scales with cabin: Praetor 600 commonly seats about 8–12, Challenger 650 about 8–12 (sometimes up to the mid-teens), Falcon 900LX often about 10–14, and Global 7500 typically about 10–16, with higher maximum configurations possible.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 7.57$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats11141610
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 7500900LXPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085770047504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats12191412
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022450
Standard Cabin Seats912148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 3,588$ 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)470516498542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$75,000,000$44,000,000$20,995,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats11141610
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12191412
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530027140
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)92201892050007528
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.411166.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.410470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.533.224.1
Overall Height (ft)20.72724.821
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.423.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11212745
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110