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

The Bombardier Challenger 350 is typically positioned as a super-midsize business jet, offering transcontinental North America capability with an advertised range around 3,200 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8 to 10, with maximum seating often quoted up to roughly 10. The Embraer Legacy 450 sits in a similar super-midsize category, generally a bit shorter-legged than the Challenger 350, with published range around 2,900 nautical miles and a common configuration of 7 to 9 passengers, with maximum seating usually around 9. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is usually considered a large-cabin jet, stepping up in cabin volume and payload flexibility; its published range is commonly cited around 3,350 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers, with maximum seating often around 10. In practical terms, the Legacy 450 often emphasizes cabin comfort and operating economics in the super-midsize bracket, the Challenger 350 is a strong all-rounder with slightly more range than the Legacy 450, and the Falcon 2000S offers a larger-cabin experience and robust range for its class.

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