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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | 900LX | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 4750 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | 18250 | — | 22450 | 22510 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,860 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 490 | 516 | 498 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 25300 | 21650 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | TFE731-60 | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 5000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 66.4 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 70.2 | 69.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 22.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 23.5 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 134 | 140 | 127 | 286 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1264 | — |