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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned in the large-cabin business jet category, optimized for comfort and cabin volume over ultra-long reach. It commonly seats about 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts and offers an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental North American and many North Atlantic missions with the right conditions. The Embraer Praetor 600 is generally considered a super-midsize jet, balancing a modern cabin with strong runway performance and long legs for its class. It is commonly configured for roughly 8 to 12 passengers and delivers an approximate range near 4,000 nautical miles, enabling many transatlantic pairings and long nonstop sectors that rival larger jets. The Gulfstream G600 sits in the long-range, large-cabin category, with higher cruise capability and significantly greater intercontinental reach. Typical seating is about 10 to 16 passengers depending on configuration, and range is approximately 6,600 nautical miles, opening up many nonstop city pairs that are beyond the practical reach of the Challenger 650 and Praetor 600.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.74$ 9.28
Min Crew224
Total Seats111012
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Praetor 600G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA
Max Range (nm)408540186500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats121219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105040560
Standard Cabin Seats9810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,141$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$20,995,000$58,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats111012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7500EPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220752815680
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.468.196.1
Wingspan (ft)64.470.594.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.624.145.2
Overall Height (ft)20.72125.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.421.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110