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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600 are typically grouped in the super-midsize business jet category, while the Dassault Falcon 2000S is generally considered a larger “large-cabin” business jet with more cabin volume and a heavier-airframe feel. On range, the Praetor 600 usually leads the trio, offering true long legs for its class (roughly around 4,000 nautical miles, depending on configuration and conditions). The Challenger 650 follows with strong transcontinental capability (about 3,800 nautical miles class), while the Falcon 2000S is somewhat shorter-legged than those two in typical published figures (around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile range), though it benefits from robust performance and flexibility in real-world operations. For passenger capacity, all three commonly seat about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts; the Falcon 2000S often accommodates the most comfortably thanks to its larger cabin, while the Challenger 650 is known for a wide, comfortable cabin in its class, and the Praetor 600 balances a slightly smaller cabin with efficient long-range capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.63$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats111210
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000SPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408535404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats121012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250
Standard Cabin Seats9108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,150$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121012
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)922070007528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.470.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.224.1
Overall Height (ft)20.723.221
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11213445
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110