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

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically carrying about 7–10 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, suited to shorter regional missions. Moving up into the super‑midsize class, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 generally seats about 8–10 (up to around 10–12 depending on layout) and offers roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, balancing cabin comfort with strong transcontinental capability. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, commonly configured for about 10–12 passengers, with range near 4,000 nautical miles and more cabin volume than the 3500. In the large/long‑range category, the Bombardier Global 5500 typically carries about 12–16 passengers and reaches roughly 5,900 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental city pairs. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS sit in the large‑cabin segment; both are often arranged for about 8–10 passengers (with higher maximums possible). The 2000S is typically around 3,350 nautical miles, while the 2000LXS extends to roughly 4,000 nautical miles, adding more mission flexibility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Cessna Citation CJ4Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 4.37$ 6.38$ 6.63
Min Crew222122
Total Seats10111491212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500CJ42000LXS2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340040855900217041553540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.62$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats10121681010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105069141825018250
Standard Cabin Seats891271010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 1,970$ 3,073$ 3,150
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 IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504440490490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$11,290,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222122
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10111491212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121681010
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.899.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891271010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000240052530025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlFJ44-4APW308CPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition500070007000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922015125362170007000
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)870
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49653.466.466.4
Wingspan (ft)6964.4945070.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.4Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.984.87.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.24.86.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.817.226.226.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.515.523.223.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.16.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.817.117.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061127131134
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024