Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500
All eight are large-cabin business jets, but they split into super‑midsize and long‑range large‑cabin groups. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 are super‑midsize aircraft typically seating about 8–10 passengers; they offer transcontinental capability in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, with the G280 generally edging the 3500 on published range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a traditional large‑cabin jet, usually 10–12 passengers, with range roughly in the low‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin jets commonly 8–10 passengers; the 2000S is the shorter‑range option (mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class), while the 2000LXS extends into the low‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class. Dassault’s Falcon 6X, Gulfstream G500, and Gulfstream G400 are longer‑range large‑cabin aircraft, typically 10–14 passengers; published ranges generally run from the mid‑4,000s to around 5,500+ nautical miles, with the 6X and G500 at the upper end and the G400 slightly below them.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | G280 | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 18250 | 18250 | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 490 | 490 | 516 | 481 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 10 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 10 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.2 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 25000 | — | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 3900 | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | — | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 7624 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 63 | — | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 17.7 | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | 134 | 140 | 154 | — | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | — | — | — |