Bombardier Challenger Challenger350v0 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500
The Bombardier Challenger 350 is best viewed as a super-midsize business jet, while the Embraer Praetor 600 sits at the top of the super-midsize category, and the Gulfstream G500 is a larger, long-range “large-cabin” jet. In range terms, the Challenger 350 is optimized for typical transcontinental missions with an approximate range around 3,200 nautical miles, the Praetor 600 stretches that capability to roughly 4,000 nautical miles, and the G500 goes further still at about 5,300 nautical miles, enabling more consistent long-haul city pairs. Passenger capacity follows a similar progression: the Challenger 350 commonly seats about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout, the Praetor 600 typically carries around 8 to 12, and the G500 often accommodates about 10 to 14 depending on configuration. Overall, the Challenger 350 emphasizes efficiency and proven super-midsize performance, the Praetor 600 emphasizes maximum range for its class, and the G500 emphasizes larger-cabin comfort and intercontinental reach.
| Spec | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Praetor 600 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4018 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 30650 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27140 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7528 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 68.1 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.5 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 24.1 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 21.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 45 | 230 |