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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Phenom 300e

The Embraer Phenom 300E is best viewed as a light jet, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, optimized for shorter trips and smaller airports. Stepping up, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, suiting transcontinental U.S. missions with a modern cabin. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large/super‑midsize crossover category, often accommodating about 8–10 passengers, with about 4,000 nautical miles of range and strong short‑field capability. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet, typically 9–12 passengers, offering around 4,000 nautical miles of range and a notably spacious cabin for its class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is also large‑cabin, usually 10–13 passengers, with the longest range of this group at roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and a three‑zone style cabin feel.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Phenom 300E
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 8.41$ 3.88
Min Crew22221
Total Seats1011121410
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXSLegacy 650EPhenom 300E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085415539802,010
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.70$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1012101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105018250225106914
Standard Cabin Seats8910126
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,860$ 1,758
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteProdigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490458464
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$26,500,000$9,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22221
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats101112149
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101210199
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.68.49.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8910127
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000253002165025560
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CAE3007A2Canada PW535E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220700090203360
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901757
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.486.551.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.269.552.16
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.76.95.1
Cabin Height (ft)666.264.9
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.242.417.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.222.216.75
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.35.23.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.130.314.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213128610
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74