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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | CJ4 | 2000LXS |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 2170 | 4155 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 6914 | 18250 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 440 | 490 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 24005 | 25300 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | FJ44-4A | PW308C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 3621 | 7000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 870 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96 | 53.4 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 50 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | 0.4 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 4.8 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 17.2 | 26.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 15.5 | 23.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 14.8 | 17.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 7 | 131 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 70 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 |