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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically positioned in the super-midsize category, while the Bombardier Global 8000 sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship class. For range, the Global 8000 is in a different league, designed for roughly 8,000 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions with significant city-pair flexibility. The Challenger 650 offers transcontinental-to-near intercontinental capability at about 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for missions such as North America coast-to-coast and many North Atlantic routes with favorable conditions. The Praetor 600 is competitive in the super-midsize segment at around 4,000 nautical miles as well, often cited slightly higher than the Challenger 650 depending on configuration and reserves, and is well suited to longer midsize missions. Passenger capacity also scales with class. The Global 8000 generally accommodates around 13–19 passengers depending on layout, the Challenger 650 commonly seats about 10–12, and the Praetor 600 is typically configured for about 8–12, with cabin space and baggage volume generally increasing from Praetor to Challenger to Global.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 6.74
Min Crew242
Total Seats111910
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 8000Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408580004018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats121912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050
Standard Cabin Seats9128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedEnhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470626.7542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$78,000,000$20,995,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew242
Crew RestYesYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats111910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121912
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,9005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPassportHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)9220189207528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.411168.1
Wingspan (ft)64.410470.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.986.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.524.1
Overall Height (ft)20.72721
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110