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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nm of range and typically seating about 8–10 passengers. The Bombardier Challenger 650 steps up into the large‑cabin category, carrying about 10–12 passengers with a longer reach around 4,000 nm, making it better for longer nonstop city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is also a large‑cabin jet, generally configured for about 8–10 passengers, with range in the mid‑3,000‑nm class, emphasizing runway flexibility and balanced cabin size. Gulfstream’s G400 is a long‑range large‑cabin aircraft positioned above traditional super‑midsize models, with about 4,000+ nm of range and typical seating around 10–12. The Gulfstream G500 is a long‑range large‑cabin jet with a farther reach (about 5,000+ nm) and usually 10–14 passengers, making it the best fit here for longer nonstop missions while keeping a similar passenger count to the other large‑cabin options.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222—2
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38—$ 9.00
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1011121212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXSG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)34004085415542005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1012101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050182503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats8910—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222—4
Crew RestNoYesNo—No
Jump SeatYesYesNo—Yes
Total Seats101112—12
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats101210—19
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.6—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats8910—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025300—31900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—Yes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308C—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000—10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)732392207000—15144
No. of Engines222—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.4—91.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.2—86.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.7—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.2—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.2—41.5
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.2—25.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.1—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112131—230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1024——