Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the midsize to super-midsize cabin class, while the Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet and the Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range jet. For range, the CJ4 is the shortest-legged of the group at roughly a little over 2,000 nautical miles, suited to regional and many domestic U.S. missions. The Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 step up to transcontinental capability at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, with the Praetor 600 generally offering the longer reach of the two. The Gulfstream G400 goes further still, around the high-4,000 to ~5,000+ nautical mile class, enabling more nonstop intercontinental pairings. In passenger capacity, the CJ4 typically seats about 8 to 10, optimized for smaller groups. The Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 commonly accommodate about 8 to 12 with more cabin volume and baggage. The G400 usually carries roughly 12 to 16 in a significantly larger cabin.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | CJ4 | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2170 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 6914 | — | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,141 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 440 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $11,290,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 8 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9 | 9.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 24005 | 27140 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | FJ44-4A | HTF7500E | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 3621 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 870 | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 53.4 | 68.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 50 | 70.5 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.4 | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 4.8 | 6.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 4.8 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 17.2 | 24.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 15.5 | 21 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 3.1 | 4.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 14.8 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 7 | 45 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 70 | 110 | — |