Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with transcontinental range around 3,400 nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with higher volume and usually 9–12 passengers, offering longer range near 4,000 nautical miles, making it better for longer city pairs with more baggage and comfort. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 2000S are large-cabin twins in the same family. The 2000S is positioned as the shorter-range, more runway-flexible variant, generally 8–10 passengers and roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles of range. The 2000LXS typically carries a similar 8–10 passengers but adds range and cabin refinement, commonly around 4,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet derived from the ERJ platform, often configured for 12–13 passengers, with long-range capability around 3,900 nautical miles, emphasizing passenger capacity and a long, multi-zone cabin.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 2000S | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4155 | 3540 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 18250 | 18250 | 22510 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 |
| 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 Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 490 | 490 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25300 | 25300 | 21650 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | PW308C | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7000 | 7000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 69.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 22.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | 134 | 286 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — |