Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280
All six are super‑midsize business jets except the Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS, which are large‑cabin twins emphasizing cabin volume over peak range. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize with transcontinental capability (about 3,400 nm) and typically seats 8–10. The Bombardier Challenger 650 moves into the large‑cabin class with longer legs (about 4,000 nm) and higher typical capacity (10–12, sometimes more). Dassault’s Falcon 2000S is a large‑cabin aircraft optimized for shorter/medium missions (about 3,350 nm) with typical seating around 8–10, while the Falcon 2000LXS extends that concept with better range (about 4,000 nm) and similar typical seating. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin derivative known for a roomy, three‑zone feel, carrying roughly 10–13 and flying about 3,900 nm. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize performance leader with the longest range in this set (about 3,600–3,700 nm) and typically seats 8–10.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 2000S | Legacy 650E | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4155 | 3540 | 3980 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 18250 | 18250 | 22510 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 |
| 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 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 490 | 490 | 458 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25300 | 25300 | 21650 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | PW308C | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7000 | 7000 | 9020 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 30.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | 134 | 286 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — | — |