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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | 2000S | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 3540 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | 18250 | 22510 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 490 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 25300 | 21650 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | PW308C | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 7000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 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 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 22.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 134 | 286 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1024 | — |