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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G280

The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, and Gulfstream G280 all sit in the super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jet space, but they emphasize different missions. The Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet optimized for transcontinental flying, with a typical range around 3,400 nautical miles and a common seating layout for about 8–10 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super‑midsize, generally offering slightly more range at roughly 3,600 nautical miles, and typically carries about 8–10 passengers, often favoring longer city pairs for its class. The Falcon 2000LXS steps up into the large‑cabin category with a wider, taller cabin and usually seats about 8–10 passengers in executive configurations (with higher maximum density options), while delivering a range in the same general band at about 4,000 nautical miles. In short, the G280 tends to lead on range among super‑midsize peers, the Challenger 3500 emphasizes cabin comfort and refinement in the segment, and the Falcon 2000LXS offers the biggest cabin feel and a strong long‑range large‑cabin profile.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.38$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats101210
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000LXSG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340041553600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats8108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,073$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,100,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats101210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)732370007624
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.466.9
Wingspan (ft)6970.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.225.9
Overall Height (ft)2023.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106131154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024