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

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super-midsize class, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a large-cabin jet, and the Gulfstream G400 is a newer large-cabin offering aimed at longer-range missions. In range terms, the Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 are broadly similar, each suited to transcontinental flying, with the Praetor 600 generally edging longer. The Falcon 2000LXS is comparable in capability but is often valued as much for runway performance and cabin volume as for outright range. The G400 is designed for a higher range bracket than the other three, targeting longer nonstop city pairs. For passenger capacity, all can be configured around eight to ten travelers in typical executive layouts, but the larger-cabin Falcon 2000LXS and G400 more comfortably support higher-density seating when required, whereas the Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 tend to top out lower in practical comfort for larger groups.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.74—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11121012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)4085415540184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.84—
Max Cabin Seats12101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250—30650
Standard Cabin Seats9108—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,141—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$20,995,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew222—
Crew RestYesNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNo—
Total Seats111210—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats121012—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats9108—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530027140—
Connectivity——Gogo AVANCE L5—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500E—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18—
Thrust (lbs)922070007528—
No. of Engines222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)——1963—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.468.1—
Wingspan (ft)64.470.270.5—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.8—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26—
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.224.1—
Overall Height (ft)20.723.221—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.121.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213145—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——110—