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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280

The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Gulfstream G280 all sit in the super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jet spectrum, but they emphasize different strengths. The Challenger 3500 is typically positioned as a super‑midsize jet, balancing cabin comfort and operating economics with a range around 3,400 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about eight to ten, with higher maximum seating possible depending on layout. The Falcon 2000S is generally considered a large‑cabin jet with more cabin volume, optimized for short to mid intercontinental missions; it offers roughly 3,350 nautical miles of range and commonly carries eight to ten passengers in executive configurations. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet that tends to lead this group on published range, at about 3,600 nautical miles, and it usually seats eight to ten passengers as well. In practice, the G280 is often chosen for longer nonstop city pairs, the Challenger 3500 for an especially refined super‑midsize cabin experience, and the Falcon 2000S when a larger‑cabin feel is the priority.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.63$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats101210
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000SG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340035403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.83$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats8108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,150$ 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)$26,950,000$ 26,000,000$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)106134154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024