Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet oriented toward comfort and payload, typically seating about 10–12 passengers, with an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited for transcontinental U.S. and some North Atlantic missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super-midsize category; they generally accommodate about 8–10 passengers and offer roughly 3,900–4,200 nautical miles of range, balancing speed, runway flexibility, and long overwater capability. The Dassault Falcon 6X moves up into the long-range large-cabin class, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, with range on the order of 5,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop transatlantic pairings with a very spacious cabin. The Gulfstream G500 is also a long-range large-cabin jet, typically seating about 12–16 passengers, with approximate range around 5,200 nautical miles, emphasizing high cruise speed and intercontinental city pairs. Overall, Praetor 600/G280 prioritize super-midsize efficiency, Challenger 650 emphasizes large-cabin comfort at slightly shorter range, and Falcon 6X/G500 target true long-range missions with bigger cabins.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 6X | Praetor 600 | G280 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5500 | 4018 | 3600 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 542 | 481 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $49,500,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 29200 | 27140 | 25000 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW812D | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 14000 | 7528 | 7624 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 84.3 | 68.1 | 66.9 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 85.1 | 70.5 | 63 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.5 | 6 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.4 | 24.1 | 25.9 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 24.5 | 21 | 21.4 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 27.5 | 21.3 | 17.7 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 140 | 45 | 154 | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — | — |