Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Lineage 1000e
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “large-cabin/VIP airliner” category, offering intercontinental-style comfort with a typical range around 5,600 nautical miles and a generous cabin that’s often configured for roughly 18–19 passengers in VIP layouts (with potential for more depending on configuration). The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point missions, with about 3,400 nautical miles of range and typically 8–10 passengers, though layouts can vary. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet derived from a regional airframe, generally around 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for about 13 passengers. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP airliner in the same broad class as the ACJ TwoTwenty, prioritizing cabin volume and multiple living zones; it typically offers roughly 4,600 nautical miles of range and is often fitted for around 16–19 passengers (sometimes more), depending on the operator’s interior.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 10 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Challenger 3500 | Legacy 650E | Lineage 1000E |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 3400 | 3980 | 4640 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus Elite | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 533 | 458 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $26,950,000 | $26,500,000 | $51,250,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 6.71 | $ 8.41 | $ 11.68 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.84 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.97 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 15950 | 22510 | 50043 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,152 | $ 3,860 | $ 5,827 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 21650 | 23190 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | HTF73500 | AE3007A2 | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7323 | 9020 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1901 | 4184 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 68.7 | 86.5 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 69 | 69.5 | 94.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.2 | 6.9 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 6 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 25.2 | 42.4 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 20 | 22.2 | 34.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.1 | 5.2 | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.6 | 30.3 | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 106 | 286 | 323 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 120 |