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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, optimized for shorter missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, generally seating about 8–10 passengers, and stretches typical range to roughly 3,200–3,400 nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 650 steps up to the large‑cabin category, usually configured for about 9–12 passengers, with range commonly around 4,000 nautical miles and more cabin volume than the 3500. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is also a large‑cabin jet, often accommodating about 8–10 passengers, with range in the mid‑3,800 nautical mile class and strong runway performance for its size. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long‑range large‑cabin jet, typically 10–16 passengers depending on layout, and offers intercontinental capability at roughly 5,900–6,000 nautical miles, clearly leading the group on range and overall cabin comfort for long missions.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Cessna Citation CJ4Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 4.37$ 6.38
Min Crew22212
Total Seats101114912
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500CJ42000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085590021704155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.62$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats101216810
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050691418250
Standard Cabin Seats8912710
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 1,970$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504440490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$11,290,000$35,100,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22212
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoNo
Total Seats101114912
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101216810
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.899.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8912710
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002400525300
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlFJ44-4APW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition50007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)732392201512536217000
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)870
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49653.466.4
Wingspan (ft)6964.4945070.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.984.87.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.24.86.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.817.226.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.515.523.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.16.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.817.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061127131
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024