Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 are best viewed as large and super‑midsize cabin business jets respectively, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and the forthcoming Gulfstream G400 sit in the large‑cabin segment, and the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a larger, long‑range tri‑jet often grouped with “super large-cabin/long‑range” aircraft. On range, the Challenger 650 is typically around 4,000 nautical miles class, the Praetor 600 about 4,000+ nautical miles, the Falcon 2000LXS in the ~4,000 nautical mile class, the Falcon 900LX notably longer at roughly 4,700–4,800 nautical miles, and the G400 is positioned as a long‑range large‑cabin jet around the ~4,000+ nautical mile class (final published specs may vary as it enters service). For passenger capacity, all commonly seat about 8–12 in typical executive layouts; the Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 are often 8–10, the Falcon 2000LXS and G400 often 8–12, and the Falcon 900LX commonly 10–14, depending on configuration and operators.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 900LX | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4155 | 4750 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 18250 | 22450 | — | 30650 |
| 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 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 498 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| 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 | — |