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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout, with an intercontinental‑leaning range around 3,400 nautical miles, making it well suited for longer North American or transatlantic “light” missions. The Bombardier Challenger 650 sits in the large‑cabin category, usually accommodating roughly 9–12 passengers, and offers a similar but slightly longer range around 4,000 nautical miles, emphasizing a bigger cabin and more luggage volume for longer trips. Dassault’s Falcon 2000LXS is a large‑cabin jet as well, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, with a range in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class; it is often chosen for its balanced cabin size and strong runway performance. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with “super versatile” positioning, typically around 6–8 passengers, and a shorter range near 2,000 nautical miles, trading outright distance for flexibility, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1011126
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 6502000LXSPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408541552076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10121010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050182506680
Standard Cabin Seats89106
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470490440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$35,100,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats1011126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121010
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.69.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats89106
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002530023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW308CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7323922070003435
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.452.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.470.255.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.626.223
Overall Height (ft)2020.723.217.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.117
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611213190
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024