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Bombardier Challenger 300 vs Embraer Praetor 500

Both are midsize jets. Both seat up to 9 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 500 flies 279 km (151 nm) farther: 6,019 km against 5,740 km. Cabin height is the same, 1.83 m.

Bombardier Challenger 300 exterior

Bombardier

Challenger 300

9 seats · 5,740 km

Embraer Praetor 500 exterior

Embraer

Praetor 500

9 seats · 6,019 km

Specifications side by side

The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.

SpecificationChallenger 300Embraer Praetor 500
Passengers99
Range5,740 km3,099 nm6,019 km3,250 nm (better)
Cruise speed850 km/h459 kt863 km/h466 kt (better)
Cabin height1.83 m6.0 ft1.83 m6.0 ft
Cabin width2.14 m7.0 ft (better)2.08 m6.8 ft
Cabin length8.40 m27.6 ft (better)7.00 m23.0 ft
Baggage106 cu ft130 cu ft (better)
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$7,000/hr$7,000/hr

Which should you charter?

Pick the Challenger 300 if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.4 m longer) and you want a wider cabin (6 cm more across).

Pick the Embraer Praetor 500 if you need the extra 279 km (151 nm) of range and you travel with a lot of luggage (130 cu ft of baggage space vs 106).

Our estimate is the same for both, around $7,000/hr before taxes and airport fees. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.

Example trip: the Embraer Praetor 500 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam (AMS) nonstop, 5,168 km. The Challenger 300 would need a fuel stop on that route.

Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.

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Challenger 300 vs Embraer Praetor 500: common questions

Which has more range, the Bombardier Challenger 300 or the Embraer Praetor 500?
The Embraer Praetor 500 has more range: 6,019 km (3,250 nm) against 5,740 km (3,099 nm) for the Bombardier Challenger 300, a difference of 279 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Bombardier Challenger 300 or the Embraer Praetor 500?
Both are midsize jets with a similar estimated rate of around $7,000/hr, before taxes and airport fees. The cheaper option on a given trip is usually the aircraft based closer to your departure airport, since it needs less positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Bombardier Challenger 300 or the Embraer Praetor 500?
The Bombardier Challenger 300 has the bigger cabin, 1.83 m high, 2.14 m wide and 8.40 m long. The Embraer Praetor 500 cabin is 1.83 m high, 2.08 m wide and 7.00 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Bombardier Challenger 300 or the Embraer Praetor 500?
Both carry up to 9 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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