Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500, Bombardier Challenger 650, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are typically considered “super-midsize” business jets, while the Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 900LX, and Gulfstream G400 sit in the “large-cabin/long-range” class (with the 900LX often viewed as a long-range large-cabin trijet). For range, the Challenger 3500 is generally around 3,400 nautical miles, the Falcon 2000S about 4,000 nm, and the Challenger 650 about 4,000 nm (often slightly above). Stepping up, the G400 is commonly cited around 4,200 nm, the Falcon 900LX about 4,750 nm, and the Global 5500 roughly 5,900 nm, making it the longest-legged of this group. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts cluster around 8–10 passengers for the Challenger 3500 and Falcon 2000S, about 9–12 for the Challenger 650, and about 10–14 for the larger-cabin Global 5500, Falcon 900LX, and G400, with maximum certified counts usually higher than typical configurations.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 2000S | 900LX | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 3540 | 4750 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.63 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 | 22450 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,588 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 490 | 498 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $44,000,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 14 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 25300 | 25300 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW308C | TFE731-60 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 7000 | 5000 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96 | 66.4 | 66.4 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 70.2 | 70.2 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 26.2 | 33.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 23.2 | 24.8 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 23.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 134 | 127 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | 1264 | — |