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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin, long-range segment, typically carrying about 12–13 passengers, with ranges around 4,000 nautical miles (Challenger 650 about 4,000 nm; Legacy 650E about 3,900–4,000 nm). The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet optimized more for runway performance and efficiency than maximum reach, generally seating around 8–10, with a range in the mid‑3,000 nm class (about 3,350 nm). The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize aircraft with modern avionics and strong transatlantic capability for its class, usually 8–12 passengers, with roughly 4,000 nm range (about 4,018 nm). The Gulfstream G400 is a newer large‑cabin, long‑range step up in capability, typically configured for about 10–12 passengers, with a notably longer range around 4,200 nm, positioning it as the most capable in this group for nonstop distance.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.63$ 8.41$ 6.74—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1112141012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000SLegacy 650EPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)40853540398040184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.70$ 0.84—
Max Cabin Seats1210191219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)210501825022510—30650
Standard Cabin Seats910128—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,150$ 3,860$ 3,141—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490458542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000$20,995,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats11121410—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats12101912—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.68.49.7—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats910128—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000253002165027140—
Connectivity———Gogo AVANCE L5—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———5800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CAE3007A2HTF7500E—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18—
Thrust (lbs)9220700090207528—
No. of Engines2222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——1901——
Fuel Capacity (gal)———1963—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.486.568.1—
Wingspan (ft)64.470.269.570.5—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.96.8—
Cabin Height (ft)66.266—
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.242.424.1—
Overall Height (ft)20.723.222.221—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.24.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.130.321.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213428645—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———110—