Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G500
By category, the Cessna Citation Sovereign+ sits in the super-midsize class, optimized for efficient transcontinental missions. The Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Legacy 650E, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are typically positioned as large-cabin jets, offering bigger cabins and more comfort than super-midsize models. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 are long-range, ultra-long-range–capable large-cabin jets designed for frequent intercontinental flying. On range, the Sovereign+ generally reaches about 3,200 nautical miles. The Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E are broadly in the 3,900 nautical mile range, while the Falcon 2000S is typically around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile range. The Global 5500 and G500 step up significantly, commonly cited around 5,200 to 5,300 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop transoceanic city pairs. For passenger capacity, typical seating is about 8–12 on the Sovereign+, about 10–12 on the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E, around 8–10 on the Falcon 2000S, and roughly 10–16 on the Global 5500 and G500 depending on cabin configuration.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Sovereign + | 2000S | Legacy 650E | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 3138 | 3540 | 3980 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 12790 | 18250 | 22510 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 458 | 490 | 458 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.3 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25230 | 25300 | 21650 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW306D | PW308C | AE3007A2 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 5907 | 7000 | 9020 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 17.4 | 17.1 | 30.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 35 | 134 | 286 | 230 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | — | — |