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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e

In category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is typically positioned as a super-midsize business jet, while the Cessna Citation Longitude is also a super-midsize jet often marketed at the top end of that class. The Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, and Embraer Legacy 650E are generally considered large-cabin jets, offering more cabin volume and a heavier, more long-range mission profile than the super-midsize options. On range, the Challenger 3500 and Citation Longitude are broadly similar, optimized for transcontinental missions and commonly cited around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E usually step up into the ~3,900–4,000 nautical mile class, while the Falcon 2000LXS is often quoted in the ~4,000 nautical mile range as well, with strong short-field capability for its size. On passenger capacity, typical executive seating is about 8–10 for the Challenger 3500 and Longitude, and about 10–13 for the Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS, and Legacy 650E, with higher maximum configurations possible but less common in private use.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 8.41
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011101214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Longitude2000LXSLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085350041553980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats1012101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950210501825022510
Standard Cabin Seats8981012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470481490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1011101214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012121019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.79.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8981012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000254002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220766570009020
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)14781901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.473.266.486.5
Wingspan (ft)6964.468.970.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.47.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6666.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.625.226.242.4
Overall Height (ft)2020.719.423.222.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.94.16.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.416.517.130.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112112131286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024