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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with an approximate range around 3,400 nautical miles, aimed at efficient transcontinental missions. The Bombardier Challenger 650 steps up to the large‑cabin category, commonly configured for roughly 10–12 passengers, and offers a similar but slightly longer range in the neighborhood of 4,000 nautical miles, prioritizing cabin volume and comfort. The Bombardier Global 5500 moves into the long‑range, large‑cabin class, usually accommodating about 12–16 passengers, with intercontinental capability around 5,900 nautical miles, making it the strongest choice here for longest nonstop city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet positioned between the Challenger 650 and Global 5500 on mission profile, typically seating about 8–10 (often up to 12) passengers, with a range around 4,000 nautical miles, known for strong runway performance and operational flexibility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 6.38
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10111412
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 55002000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408559004155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats10121610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105018250
Standard Cabin Seats891210
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$35,100,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo
Total Seats10111412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121610
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891210
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220151257000
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49666.4
Wingspan (ft)6964.49470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.987.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.826.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.523.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112131
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024