Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet, positioned for comfortable stand-up cabin space and higher occupancy; it typically seats about 10–12 passengers and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to longer nonstop city pairs with a bigger group. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet focused on efficiency and speed for smaller parties; it generally carries 6–8 passengers with about 2,000 nautical miles of range, fitting shorter regional to transcontinental missions with fewer travelers. The Embraer Praetor 500 sits in the midsize category, bridging capability and cabin size; it commonly accommodates around 8–9 passengers and reaches roughly 3,300 nautical miles, enabling many coast-to-coast or deep regional flights. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet with more space and payload flexibility than the Praetor 500; it typically carries about 8–10 passengers and offers around 4,000 nautical miles of range, competing most directly with longer-range large-cabin missions while remaining in a smaller class than the Challenger 650.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 10 | 40 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 74 | 110 | 110 |