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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a large-cabin business jet optimized for comfort on transcontinental missions, offering a range around 4,000 nautical miles and usually seating about 10–12 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category, generally shorter-range than the large-cabin jets at roughly 3,300–3,900 nautical miles depending on profile, and commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 is a long-range large-cabin aircraft, aimed at faster, higher-altitude intercontinental travel, with a typical range around 5,200 nautical miles and seating often about 10–14 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 6X is also a long-range large-cabin jet, emphasizing a wide, tall cabin and long legs, with a typical range around 5,500 nautical miles and common seating around 12–16 passengers. In broad terms, Praetor 600 prioritizes efficiency in the super-midsize segment, Challenger 650 emphasizes proven large-cabin transcontinental capability, while G500 and Falcon 6X compete higher up on range and cabin volume for longer intercontinental missions.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.74$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11171012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6506XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4085550040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats12161219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105030650
Standard Cabin Seats914810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,845$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$49,500,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYes
Total Seats11171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12161219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.29.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats914810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000292002714031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW812DHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922014000752815144
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.484.368.191.2
Wingspan (ft)64.485.170.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98.56.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.566.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.424.141.5
Overall Height (ft)20.724.52125.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.427.521.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11214045230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110