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

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS/2000S all sit in the super-midsize to large-cabin business jet category, but they emphasize slightly different missions. The Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet optimized for efficient coast-to-coast-style flying and strong cabin comfort, typically accommodating about eight to ten passengers depending on layout, with a range around 3,400 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000S is an entry variant in Dassault’s large-cabin Falcon 2000 family, generally seating eight to ten passengers, with range roughly in the low-to-mid 3,300-nautical-mile class, focusing on runway performance and operational flexibility. The Falcon 2000LXS is the longer-range, more capability-focused member of the same family, still typically configured for eight to ten passengers, with range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it the best fit of the three for longer city pairs and more margin on trips with headwinds or higher payloads.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.63
Min Crew22
Total Seats1212
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name2000LXS2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)41553540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats1010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825018250
Standard Cabin Seats1010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1212
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530025300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CPW308C
TBO (hrs)70007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)70007000
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.4
Wingspan (ft)70.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)26.226.2
Overall Height (ft)23.223.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131134