Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, optimized for efficient transcontinental missions. The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin, twin‑engine jets; both commonly carry around 8–10 passengers, with the 2000S offering about 3,350 nm and the 2000LXS extending closer to about 4,000 nm, making the LXS better for longer nonstop city pairs while keeping similar cabin size. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a large‑cabin, long‑range tri‑jet, generally configured for about 10–14 passengers, with approximately 4,750 nm of range, aimed at longer international routes and high‑flexibility operations. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range jet derived from the Lineage platform, often arranged for about 12–14 passengers, with about 3,900–4,000 nm of range, emphasizing cabin comfort and seating capacity over maximum range.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.57 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | 2000S | 900LX | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 3540 | 4750 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | 18250 | 22450 | 22510 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 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 II | Honeywell Primus Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 490 | 498 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 25300 | 25300 | 21650 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | PW308C | TFE731-60 | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 69.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 22.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 23.5 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 134 | 127 | 286 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1024 | 1264 | — |