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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

All five are super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jets, but they separate mainly by cabin size and range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with a typically advertised range around 4,000 nautical miles and usually seats about 10–12 passengers, emphasizing comfort and cabin volume over speed. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is also a large‑cabin jet, commonly quoted near 4,000 nautical miles, with typical layouts around 8–10 passengers and strong short‑field capability. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super‑midsize category, offering long legs for its class at roughly 4,000+ nautical miles, generally configured for about 8–12 passengers with modern avionics and cabin tech. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet with a similar 3,600–4,000 nautical mile class range and typically 8–10 passengers, known for speed and efficient operating economics. The Gulfstream G400 is a newer large‑cabin model, stepping up in cabin and capability with about 4,200 nautical miles of range and commonly seating around 10–12 passengers.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1112101012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40854155401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1210121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050182501555030650
Standard Cabin Seats91088
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats11121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12101210
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91088
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000253002714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220700075287624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)64.470.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)20.723.22121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.121.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213145154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110