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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 4.37 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | CJ4 | 2000LXS | 2000S |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 2170 | 4155 | 3540 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 6914 | 18250 | 18250 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 1,970 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 |
| 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 | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 440 | 490 | 490 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $11,290,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 24005 | 25300 | 25300 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | FJ44-4A | PW308C | PW308C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7000 | 7000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 3621 | 7000 | 7000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 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 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 50 | 70.2 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 17.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 15.5 | 23.2 | 23.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 3.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 14.8 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 7 | 131 | 134 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 70 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 |