Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is best viewed as a super-midsize business jet: it typically seats about 8–10 passengers and offers transcontinental-style capability, with range around 3,400 nautical miles depending on configuration and conditions. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger “large-cabin” twinjet, generally accommodating about 8–10 (often up to around 12) with more cabin volume than the Challenger and a longer typical range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles. Moving into long-range, ultra-long-range categories, the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a long-range, large-cabin trijet, commonly configured for about 12–14 passengers, with range around 4,750 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X sits above the others as an ultra-long-range, large-cabin trijet, typically configured for about 12–16 passengers and capable of roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental missions. Across the four, the Challenger 3500 prioritizes efficiency in the super-midsize class, the 2000LXS steps up in cabin size and range, the 900LX adds trijet flexibility and longer legs, and the 8X delivers the greatest range and overall mission capability.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | 2000LXS | 8X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4155 | 6450 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 18250 | 36900 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 490 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 25300 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | PW308C | PW307D | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 7000 | 6722 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 66.4 | 80.2 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 70.2 | 86.3 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 26.2 | 42.7 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 23.2 | 26.1 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 17.1 | 29.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 131 | 140 | 127 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1695 | 1264 |