Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | Embraer Praetor 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | — | 12 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | — | 4,018 nm |
| Cruise speed | — | 466 kt |
| Service ceiling | — | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | — | $8,000/hr |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | Embraer Praetor 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $964,129 | $609,339 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $4,567/hr | $2,491/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,877,529 | $1,107,539 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $9,388/hr | $5,538/hr |
Full breakdowns: Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Praetor 600.
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