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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are typically positioned as super‑midsize business jets, while the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 900LX sit in the large‑cabin class, with the 900LX also commonly viewed as a long‑range large‑cabin tri‑jet. For range, the Challenger 3500 is generally around the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, suitable for many transcontinental missions. The Falcon 2000LXS is slightly longer‑legged in the low‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Challenger 650 steps up further, commonly cited in the mid‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Falcon 900LX offers the longest reach here, typically in the ~4,700–4,800‑nautical‑mile class, enabling more city‑pairs with fewer stops. For passenger capacity, typical configurations are about 8–10 passengers for the Challenger 3500, about 8–10 for the Falcon 2000LXS, about 9–12 for the Challenger 650, and about 12–14 (sometimes more depending on layout) for the Falcon 900LX.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 7.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10111216
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXS900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408541554750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats10121014
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950210501825022450
Standard Cabin Seats891014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats10111216
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121014
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891014
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002530025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7323922070005000
No. of Engines2223
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.466.4
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.233.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.224.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.123.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112131127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264