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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation HemisphereDassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.34$ 6.63
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10111212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Hemisphere2000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408545003540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats10121310
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105018250
Standard Cabin Seats891010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,200$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell SmartViewHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,000,000$ 26,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats10111212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121310
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOSilvercrestPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220100007000
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.4
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024