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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4155 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 18250 | 30650 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 490 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 10 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 10 | — | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 25300 | — | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | — | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 7000 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 66.4 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 70.2 | — | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 26.2 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 23.2 | — | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.3 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 17.1 | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 131 | — | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |