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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, optimized for transcontinental missions with roughly 3,400–3,600 nm range. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin twins; both generally carry around 8–10, with the 2000S focused on shorter large‑cabin missions (about 3,300–3,500 nm) and the 2000LXS stretching farther (about 4,000 nm class) while keeping strong short‑field capability. The Falcon 6X is a newer long‑range large‑cabin jet, commonly configured for 12–16, aimed at intercontinental routes at roughly 5,500 nm. The Falcon 900LX is a long‑range large‑cabin trijet, typically 12–14 passengers, with about 4,700–4,800 nm range and added overwater/routing flexibility from three engines. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range jet based on the ERJ platform, usually 12–13 passengers, with range around 3,900–4,000 nm.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit222322
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 7.74$ 7.57$ 8.41
Min Crew222222
Total Seats101212171614
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000LXS2000S6X900LXLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340041553540550047503980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.64$ 0.63$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats101010161419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595018250182502245022510
Standard Cabin Seats81010141412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 3,845$ 3,588$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490490516498458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$49,500,000$44,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoYesNoNo
Total Seats101212171614
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101010161419
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.610.29.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81010141412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382530025300292002530021650
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CPW308CPW812DTFE731-60AE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000700050005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323700070001400050009020
No. of Engines222232
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.466.484.366.486.5
Wingspan (ft)6970.270.285.170.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.77.78.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.56.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.226.240.433.242.4
Overall Height (ft)2023.223.224.524.822.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.36.36.36.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.117.127.523.530.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106131134140127286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024102418431264