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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)210501555030650
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
ConnectivityGogo 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