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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 8.41
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011121214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXS2000SLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085415535403980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats1012101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050182501825022510
Standard Cabin Seats89101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1011121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012101019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89101012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000253002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220700070009020
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.466.486.5
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.270.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.77.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.226.242.4
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.223.222.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.36.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.117.130.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112131134286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024