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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin business jet category, while the Embraer Praetor 600 is generally positioned in the super-midsize segment with a newer-generation platform. In range, the Challenger 650 is typically rated around 4,000 nautical miles, the Legacy 650E around 3,900 nautical miles, and the Praetor 600 around 4,000 nautical miles, putting all three in broadly similar long-range capability, with the Praetor 600 and Challenger 650 often cited as slightly ahead depending on mission profiles and reserves. For passenger capacity, all three commonly fly 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts, but their maximum certified seating differs: the Challenger 650 is usually up to about 12, the Legacy 650E up to about 13, and the Praetor 600 up to about 12. Practically, the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E emphasize more traditional large-cabin space and comfort, while the Praetor 600 focuses on super-midsize efficiency with near-large-jet range.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 8.41$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats111410
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Legacy 650EPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408539804018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.70$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats121912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022510
Standard Cabin Seats9128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,860$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470458542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$26,500,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121912
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002165027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOAE3007A2HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)922090207528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.486.568.1
Wingspan (ft)64.469.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)666
Cabin Length (ft)25.642.424.1
Overall Height (ft)20.722.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.95.24.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.430.321.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11228645
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110