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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 Bombardier Challenger 650, Embraer Legacy 650E, Cessna Citation Sovereign+, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are typically considered large-cabin (or “super-midsize to large”) business jets, while the Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin class. On range, the Global 5500 and G500 lead, commonly quoted around 5,000–5,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental missions. The Falcon 2000S and Challenger 650 form a middle tier at roughly 3,200–4,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and conditions. The Sovereign+ is generally shorter-range than those, around the low-to-mid 3,000 nautical mile class. The Legacy 650E is comparable to the Challenger 650 in broad terms, typically around the 3,800–4,000 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts are usually about 8–12 for Sovereign+, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000S, and Legacy 650E, while the Global 5500 and G500 commonly seat about 10–16, with higher maximums possible depending on cabin layout.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 8.41
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1114111214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500Sovereign +2000SLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40855900313835403980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats1216121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050127901825022510
Standard Cabin Seats91291012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504458490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1114111214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1216121019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.39.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91291012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000252302530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW306DPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition60007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922015125590770009020
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49663.566.486.5
Wingspan (ft)64.49472.470.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.985.57.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.25.76.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.825.326.242.4
Overall Height (ft)20.725.520.423.222.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.96.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.417.130.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11235134286
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024