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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation CJ4Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 4.37$ 6.74
Min Crew2124
Total Seats1191012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650CJ4Praetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085217040184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.62$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1281219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050691430650
Standard Cabin Seats978
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 1,970$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470440542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$11,290,000$20,995,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats11910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12812
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.899.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats978
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002400527140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOFJ44-4AHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)922036217528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)8701963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.453.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.45070.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.94.86.8
Cabin Height (ft)64.86
Cabin Length (ft)25.617.224.1
Overall Height (ft)20.715.521
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.14.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.414.821.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112745
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70110