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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | Praetor 600 | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4155 | 4018 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 542 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted 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 | 10 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25300 | 27140 | 25000 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7000 | 7528 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 23.2 | 21 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 45 | 154 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — | — |