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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)2105018250—1555030650
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—
Connectivity——Gogo 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——