Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Hemisphere vs Dassault Falcon 2000s
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650 are super-midsize jets, while the Cessna Citation Hemisphere (as announced) targets the large-cabin segment, and the Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet. In range, the Challenger 3500 is typically cited around 3,400 nautical miles, positioning it for transcontinental U.S. missions; the Challenger 650 stretches farther at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, better suited to longer North Atlantic or deeper transcontinental legs. The Falcon 2000S is generally around the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class (about 3,350 nautical miles), offering large-cabin comfort with somewhat shorter legs than the 650. The Hemisphere was marketed at about 4,500 nautical miles, aiming to exceed the others on nonstop reach, though the program was later canceled, so capabilities remain conceptual rather than in-service. For passenger capacity, the Challenger 3500 commonly seats about 8–10, the Challenger 650 about 9–12, the Falcon 2000S about 8–10 (often up to 10), and the Hemisphere was planned around 9–12 depending on layout.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Hemisphere | Dassault Falcon 2000S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.34 | $ 6.63 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Hemisphere | 2000S |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4500 | 3540 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.83 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,200 | $ 3,150 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell SmartView | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 490 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,000,000 | $ 26,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5000 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Silvercrest | PW308C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 10000 | 7000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | — | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | — | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | — | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | — | 26.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | — | 23.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 17.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 134 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 |