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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4155 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 18250 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 490 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25300 | 25300 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7000 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 70.2 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.2 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 23.2 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 17.1 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | 127 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | 1264 |