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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

All four are super-midsize to large-cabin business jets, but they emphasize different strengths. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet known for comfort and volume; it typically seats about 8–12 passengers and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to longer nonstop missions with a spacious cabin. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large-cabin class as well, usually configured for about 8–10 passengers, with around 4,000 nautical miles of range; it is often chosen for balanced long-range capability and strong short/soft-field performance. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet, generally seating about 7–9 passengers, with approximately 3,300 nautical miles of range, prioritizing efficient transcontinental flying in a slightly smaller cabin. The Embraer Praetor 600 is the larger, longer-legged super-midsize option, commonly 8–10 passengers, with about 4,000 nautical miles of range, aiming to deliver near-large-cabin range with a super-midsize footprint.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1112910
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085415533404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1210912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250
Standard Cabin Seats91078
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1112910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1210912
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91078
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000253002711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)9220700065407528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)64.470.270.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.266
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.723.221.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.117.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1121314045
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110