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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000S are typically considered large-cabin business jets, while the Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 900LX, and Gulfstream G400 sit in the long-range/ultra-long-range class (with the G400 often positioned as a new long-range large-cabin entrant). On range, the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S are transcontinental-capable but shorter-legged than the others, generally suited to routes on the order of roughly 3,000–4,000 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Global 5500 and Falcon 900LX step up to true long-range missions, commonly quoted around the 5,000–6,000+ nautical mile class. The Gulfstream G400 is also in this long-range bracket, typically cited in the mid‑4,000 to ~5,000+ nautical mile range depending on configuration and assumptions. On passenger capacity, all can be configured for high-density seating, but typical executive layouts differ: Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S commonly seat about 8–10; Global 5500, Falcon 900LX, and G400 more often accommodate about 10–14 with greater cabin volume and amenities.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000SDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 6.63$ 7.57—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1114121612
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55002000S900LXG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)40855900354047504200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.83$ 0.63—
Max Cabin Seats1216101419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)21050—182502245030650
Standard Cabin Seats9121014—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,150$ 3,588—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504490498539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$ 26,000,000$44,000,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo—
Total Seats11141216—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats12161014—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8—9.69.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats9121014—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000—2530025300—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW308CTFE731-60—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition70005000—
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)92201512570005000—
No. of Engines2223—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49666.466.4—
Wingspan (ft)64.49470.270.2—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.77.7—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.2—
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.826.233.2—
Overall Height (ft)20.725.523.224.8—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9—6.36.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4—17.123.5—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112—134127—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——10241264—