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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 900LX, and Embraer Praetor 600 all sit in the business jet market but span different categories and mission profiles. The Challenger 650 is typically considered a large-cabin business jet, emphasizing a wide cabin and strong transcontinental capability, with an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load in the 8–12 range (with higher maximums depending on configuration). The Falcon 900LX is a long-range, large-cabin tri-jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 4,700–4,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 8–14 passengers. The Praetor 600 is positioned in the super-midsize category, optimized for efficiency and modern avionics, with an approximate range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and a typical capacity of about 8–12 passengers. In practice, the Falcon 900LX leads on range and long-haul flexibility, the Challenger 650 offers a notably spacious cabin in its class, and the Praetor 600 delivers near-large-jet range in a super-midsize footprint.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.57$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats111610
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650900LXPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408547504018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats121412
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022450
Standard Cabin Seats9148
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,588$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470498542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$44,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111610
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121412
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9148
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOTFE731-60HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)922050007528
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.633.224.1
Overall Height (ft)20.724.821
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.423.521.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11212745
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110