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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically categorized as a large-cabin business jet, offering about 4,000 nm class range and usually seating 8–12 passengers (up to around 19 in high-density configurations). The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large-cabin segment as well, with roughly 4,000 nm class range and a common passenger load of about 8–10. Embraer’s Praetor 600 is generally viewed as a super-midsize jet, with about 3,300–3,500 nm range and typically 8–10 passengers. Gulfstream’s G400 is positioned in the large-cabin, long-range category, with approximately 4,200 nm range and typically 10–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is also a large-cabin, long-range jet and steps up in capability, offering about 5,200 nm range and typically seating around 10–14 passengers. Overall, Praetor 600 emphasizes super-midsize efficiency and modern systems, Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS cluster around the 4,000 nm large-cabin mission, while G400 extends that range modestly and G500 is the clear leader here for longer nonstop legs with a similarly spacious cabin class.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222—2
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.74—$ 9.00
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1112101212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSPraetor 600G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)40854155401842005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.84—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1210121919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250—3065030650
Standard Cabin Seats9108—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,141—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490542539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$20,995,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222—4
Crew RestYesNoNo—No
Jump SeatYesNoNo—Yes
Total Seats111210—12
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats121012—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats9108—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530027140—31900
Connectivity——Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5800——
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—Yes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500E—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition—10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922070007528—15144
No. of Engines222—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)——1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.468.1—91.2
Wingspan (ft)64.470.270.5—86.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.8—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.224.1—41.5
Overall Height (ft)20.723.221—25.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.121.3—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213145—230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——110——