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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e

All four are super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jets, but they split into two size classes. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with transcontinental capability of roughly 3,400 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin twins with similar passenger counts (commonly 8–10, depending on layout) but more cabin volume and a wider cross‑section than the Challenger; the 2000S offers about 3,350 nautical miles of range, while the 2000LXS extends that to roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is also a large‑cabin aircraft and often carries 10–13 passengers thanks to its longer cabin and three‑zone layout, and it typically offers the longest range in this group at about 3,900 nautical miles. In practical terms, the Challenger 3500 emphasizes efficiency in the super‑midsize category, the Falcon 2000S targets shorter large‑cabin missions, the 2000LXS adds more range and runway flexibility, and the Legacy 650E prioritizes passenger capacity and cabin segmentation with near‑4,000‑nautical‑mile reach.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 8.41
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10121214
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000LXS2000SLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400415535403980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats10101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950182501825022510
Standard Cabin Seats8101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10101019
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8101012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338253002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323700070009020
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.466.486.5
Wingspan (ft)6970.270.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.77.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.226.242.4
Overall Height (ft)2023.223.222.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.36.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.117.130.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106131134286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024