Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize category, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 900LX are large‑cabin jets, with the 900LX also offering a long‑range, three‑engine design. In range, the Praetor 600 is typically around 4,000 nautical miles, the Challenger 650 about 4,000 nautical miles, the Falcon 2000LXS about 4,000 nautical miles, and the Falcon 900LX leads at roughly 4,750 nautical miles, making it the strongest option for longer nonstop missions. For passenger capacity, all commonly seat about 8 to 12 depending on configuration, but typical executive layouts differ: the Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 are often arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers, the Falcon 2000LXS commonly about 8 to 10 in a larger cabin footprint, and the Falcon 900LX often about 10 to 12 with the most space and flexibility for longer trips.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 900LX | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4155 | 4750 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 18250 | 22450 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 498 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7000 | 5000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 17.1 | 23.5 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 127 | 45 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1264 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 |