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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is best categorized as a large-cabin business jet with a typical range around 4,000 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 10–12 passengers, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort over maximum reach. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category, offering roughly 4,000–4,100 nautical miles of range with typical seating around 8–12, and it tends to balance modern avionics and efficiency with strong runway performance. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet, generally delivering about 3,600–3,800 nautical miles of range and typically seating 8–10, with a reputation for speed and a well-finished cabin for its class. The Gulfstream G400 is positioned as a large-cabin, long-range aircraft, with published range around 4,200 nautical miles and typical seating in the 10–14 passenger range, aimed at stepping up cabin size and transcontinental capability beyond super-midsize offerings. Actual range and capacity vary by configuration, payload, and mission profile.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11101012
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Praetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)4085401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats12121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)21050—1555030650
Standard Cabin Seats988—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,141$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew222—
Crew RestYesNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNo—
Total Seats111010—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats121210—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats988—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002714025000—
Connectivity—Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—58005800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7500EHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)922075287624—
No. of Engines222—
Fuel Capacity (gal)—1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.468.166.9—
Wingspan (ft)64.470.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.86.9—
Cabin Height (ft)666.3—
Cabin Length (ft)25.624.125.9—
Overall Height (ft)20.72121.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.75.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.421.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—110——