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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Praetor 600: range, cabin and specifications compared
- The Embraer Praetor 600 flies about 618 nm further than the Bombardier Challenger 3500 (4,018 nm vs 3,400 nm).
- The Bombardier Challenger 3500 entered service in 2022; the Embraer Praetor 600 in 2019.
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Super midsize jet | Super midsize jet |
| Range | 3,400 nm (at Mach 0.77 with 4 passengers) | 4,018 nm (with 4 passengers) |
| Speed | Mach 0.83 top speed | — |
| Passengers | Up to 10 | — |
| Cabin | 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide, 6 ft 0 in high | — |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 | 2 × Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| In service since | 2022 | 2019 |
Manufacturers publish range under different conditions (passenger numbers, speed and reserves). Compare like for like with each manufacturer before deciding.
Bombardier Challenger 3500
The Challenger 3500 is the latest version of the Challenger 300 and 350, one of the best-selling super-midsize families. Pre-owned Challenger 300s and 350s are plentiful, and the 3500 adds an updated cabin and auto-throttles.
What to check before buying
Many Challenger 300 and 350s fly with fractional and charter fleets: compare hours and cycles with the fleet average, and check Honeywell MSP enrolment for the HTF7350 engines.
Embraer Praetor 600
Embraer's super-midsize jet uses full fly-by-wire controls, unusual in its class, and has the range to fly Dubai to London non-stop. It developed from the Legacy 500, with more fuel and a refreshed cabin.
What to check before buying
Compare against its predecessor, the Legacy 500, check engine programme coverage, and confirm which avionics upgrades are installed.
Sources
- Bombardier — Challenger 3500 factsheet
- Wikipedia — Bombardier Challenger 300
- Wikipedia — Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600
Figures are published manufacturer or industry values and vary with configuration, payload and conditions. Confirm them with the manufacturer or seller before relying on them.