Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500
| Spec | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Challenger 3500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Praetor 600 | G500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Challenger 3500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4018 | 5200 | 4085 | 5900 | 3400 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,152 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 542 | 516 | 470 | 504 | 533 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $26,950,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 30650 | 21050 | — | 15950 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 8.8 | — | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27140 | 31900 | 23000 | — | 23338 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | PW814GA | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | HTF73500 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7528 | 15144 | 9220 | 15125 | 7323 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1963 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.1 | 91.2 | 68.4 | 96 | 68.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.5 | 86.3 | 64.4 | 94 | 69 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.4 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 24.1 | 41.5 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 25.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21 | 25.5 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.9 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 21.3 | 26.3 | 15.4 | — | 16.6 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 45 | 230 | 112 | — | 106 |