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Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 450

The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Embraer Legacy 450 all sit in the business-jet market but span different categories. The Legacy 450 is typically considered a midsize jet, while the Challenger 3500 is in the super-midsize class, and the Falcon 2000S is generally positioned as a large-cabin/large business jet. On range, the Falcon 2000S usually leads, at roughly 3,350 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop missions than the other two. The Challenger 3500 is next at about 3,400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves (often marketed around the low-to-mid 3,000-nm range), offering strong transcontinental capability. The Legacy 450 is shorter-legged at about 2,900 nautical miles, better aligned with regional-to-transcontinental trips rather than longer international sectors. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 2000S typically accommodates the most, commonly 8 to 10 passengers with higher maximums in some layouts. The Challenger 3500 is usually configured for about 8 to 9 passengers. The Legacy 450 is commonly arranged for 7 to 9 passengers, with a generally smaller cabin footprint than the other two.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 450
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.04
Min Crew22
Total Seats129
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000SLegacy 450
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)35402973
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825012908
Standard Cabin Seats107
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 2,790
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats129
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)70006540
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1404
Fuel Capacity (gal)1932
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.464.6
Wingspan (ft)70.266.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.220.6
Overall Height (ft)23.221.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13440
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110