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Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

In category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet, optimized for efficient midrange missions and frequent city-pair flying. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sit in the large-cabin class, offering more cabin volume and typically higher payload and comfort for longer trips. On range, the Challenger 3500 is generally the shortest-legged of the three at about 3,400 nautical miles, while the Challenger 650 extends to roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000LXS is in a similar large-cabin bracket, commonly cited around 4,000 nautical miles, depending on configuration and conditions. In practical terms, the 650 and 2000LXS are better suited to longer nonstop segments and greater mission flexibility than the 3500. For passenger capacity, the Challenger 3500 is typically arranged for about 8 to 9 passengers, while the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS commonly seat around 10 to 12, with maximum configurations higher. Overall, the 3500 prioritizes super-midsize efficiency; the 650 and 2000LXS emphasize large-cabin space and longer reach.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38
Min Crew22
Total Seats1112
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40854155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats1210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250
Standard Cabin Seats910
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1112
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1210
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats910
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)92207000
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.4
Wingspan (ft)64.470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.2
Overall Height (ft)20.723.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024