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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 8.41$ 9.00
Min Crew222224
Total Seats111411121412
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500Sovereign +2000SLegacy 650EG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)408559003138354039805200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.70$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats121612101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105012790182502251030650
Standard Cabin Seats9129101210
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,860$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504458490458516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222224
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoYes
Total Seats111411121412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121612101919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.39.68.410.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9129101210
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025230253002165031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW306DPW308CAE3007A2PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition60007000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)92201512559077000902015144
No. of Engines222222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49663.566.486.591.2
Wingspan (ft)64.49472.470.269.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.985.57.76.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.25.76.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.825.326.242.441.5
Overall Height (ft)20.725.520.423.222.225.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.96.35.26.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.417.130.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11235134286230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024