Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000S sit in the large-cabin business jet category, offering the most cabin volume and typically the highest comfort for longer missions. The Challenger 650 is commonly cited around a 4,000 nautical mile class range and usually seats about 8–12 passengers, while the Falcon 2000S is generally in the mid‑3,000 nautical mile class and typically configured for about 8–10 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet, pairing a slightly smaller cabin than the large-cabin pair with strong transcontinental capability; it’s commonly quoted around a 4,000 nautical mile class range and typically seats about 8–12, often 9. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including operations into shorter or less‑improved runways; it generally has the shortest range of this group (roughly in the 2,000 nautical mile class) and typically carries about 6–10 passengers depending on layout. Overall, Challenger 650 and Praetor 600 emphasize longer range, Falcon 2000S emphasizes large-cabin comfort with solid range, and PC‑24 emphasizes access and flexibility over maximum distance.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 2000S | Praetor 600 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 3540 | 4018 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 18250 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 542 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25300 | 27140 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7000 | 7528 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 23.2 | 21 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 134 | 45 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — |