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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).

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.74
Min Crew224
Total Seats111012
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Praetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408540184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats121219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105030650
Standard Cabin Seats98
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$20,995,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1110
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1212
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats98
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)92207528
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.470.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)25.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.721
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110