Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G400
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin business jet class, while the Bombardier Global 5500, Dassault Falcon 6X, and Gulfstream G400 are in the long-range, ultra‑long‑range/large‑cabin segment. On range, the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E are typically used for transcontinental missions, with roughly mid‑4,000 nm class capability. The Falcon 6X, Global 5500, and G400 step up into true long-range flying, generally around the 5,500–6,500 nm class depending on configuration and conditions; in this group, the Falcon 6X and Global 5500 are commonly viewed as having the longest published reach, with the G400 close behind. For passenger capacity, all can be configured for about 8–16 passengers, but their comfort at higher counts differs. The Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E often shine with 8–12 in a roomy layout. The Global 5500, Falcon 6X, and G400 typically support 10–16 more comfortably thanks to larger cabins and longer-range mission profiles.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 8.41 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 6X | Legacy 650E | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 5500 | 3980 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.70 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 22510 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,860 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 458 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $26,500,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 14 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.2 | 8.4 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 29200 | 21650 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW812D | AE3007A2 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 14000 | 9020 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 84.3 | 86.5 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 85.1 | 69.5 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8.5 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 40.4 | 42.4 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 22.2 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 5.2 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 27.5 | 30.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 140 | 286 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1843 | — | — |