Aircraft comparison
Challenger 350 vs Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The three super-midsize jets we are asked to compare most — transcontinental Europe with a stand-up cabin. How they differ.
Side by side
| Specification | Bombardier Challenger 350 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Super Midsize Jet | Super Midsize Jet | Super Midsize Jet |
| Seats | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Range | 2,560 nm | 3,214 nm | 2,880 nm |
| Cruise speed | 476 kt | 458 kt | 470 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | 1.88 m |
| Luggage | 8 bags | 10 bags | 9 bags |
| Hourly bracket | €8,900 – €15,300 | €8,900 – €15,300 | €8,900 – €15,300 |
| Enclosed lavatory | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standing cabin | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Hourly brackets are indicative — real quotes depend on operator, routing and date. Specs read live from each aircraft.
The Bombardier Challenger 350, Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 are the super-midsize class’s strongest performers. All three give you a stand-up cabin, a proper galley and the legs for the longer European and transatlantic-edge sectors. The differences are real but fine.
Challenger 350
The widest cabin of the three and a flat floor — the Challenger 350 is the comfort benchmark of the class and the one we place most. If cabin width and a settled ride matter most, it is the default choice.
Praetor 600
The Praetor 600 has the longest range of the three and a quiet, modern cabin with full fly-by-wire. For the longest sectors in the class — well into transatlantic territory — it pulls ahead.
Gulfstream G280
The G280 climbs and cruises hard and has excellent short-field numbers for its size, opening up airports the others may not reach. For speed and airport flexibility it is the pick.
The verdict
Cabin width: Challenger 350. Outright range: Praetor 600. Speed and airport access: G280. All three are arranged through verified operators — tell us the route and we confirm which is the best-priced fit.
Frequently asked
The Praetor 600 has the longest range of the three, reaching well into transatlantic sectors. We confirm nonstop capability for your specific route and load.
The Challenger 350 — it is the cabin-width benchmark of the super-midsize class, with a flat floor.
All three cover transatlantic-edge sectors; the Praetor 600 has the most margin. For a specific city pair we confirm whether it flies nonstop on the day.
The Gulfstream G280, with the strongest short-field performance of the three for its size.
Yes — tell us the trip and we return an itemised quote on whichever of the three is the best-priced fit for your dates.