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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400

All five are super-midsize to large-cabin business jets, but they separate clearly by cabin class, range, and typical seating. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with strong comfort and baggage volume, typically configured for about 9–12 passengers, and offers intercontinental-capable range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Longitude sits in the super-midsize category, generally seating 8–12, with range around 3,500 nautical miles. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin jet, commonly 8–10 passengers (often up to about 12), and reaches roughly 4,000 nautical miles, emphasizing runway performance and a roomy cabin. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize aircraft, typically 8–12 passengers, with range around 4,000 nautical miles—strong for its class. The Gulfstream G400 is a new large-cabin, long-range model, typically configured around 10–12 passengers, and stretches to roughly 4,200 nautical miles, positioning it as the range leader among these.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 6.74—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1110121012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Longitude2000LXSPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)40853500415540184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.84—
Max Cabin Seats1210101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)21050—18250—30650
Standard Cabin Seats98108—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,141—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481490542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$20,995,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats11101210—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats12121012—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.69.7—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats98108—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000254002530027140—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———5800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308CHTF7500E—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 18—
Thrust (lbs)9220766570007528—
No. of Engines2222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)—1478———
Fuel Capacity (gal)———1963—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.473.266.468.1—
Wingspan (ft)64.468.970.270.5—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.47.76.8—
Cabin Height (ft)666.26—
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.226.224.1—
Overall Height (ft)20.719.423.221—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.16.34.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.416.517.121.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11211213145—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1024——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———110—