Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is best described as a large-cabin business jet optimized for comfortable North American and transatlantic missions with strong cabin volume for its class. Its range is typically around 4,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 10 to 12 passengers in an executive layout, with maximum seating higher in denser configurations. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category and emphasizes long legs for its size, modern avionics, and efficient operating economics. It is generally rated around 4,000 nautical miles of range and usually carries about 8 to 12 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G400 is positioned as a larger, longer-range step up, effectively in the large-cabin, long-range segment, targeting intercontinental-style missions with higher cruise performance and a more expansive cabin experience. Published targets place its range around 4,200 nautical miles, with typical seating roughly 10 to 12 passengers (and higher maximums depending on configuration).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,141 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 27140 | — |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | HTF7500E | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 68.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 70.5 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 24.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 21 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 45 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 110 | — |