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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2232—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 8.41—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1114171412
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55006XLegacy 650EG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)40855900550039804200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.70—
Max Cabin Seats1216161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)21050——2251030650
Standard Cabin Seats9121412—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,860—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516458539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$26,500,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2232—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo—
Total Seats11141714—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats12161619—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8—10.28.4—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats9121412—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000—2920021650—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW812DAE3007A2—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 17ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)922015125140009020—
No. of Engines2222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)———1901—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49684.386.5—
Wingspan (ft)64.49485.169.5—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.988.56.9—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.56—
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.840.442.4—
Overall Height (ft)20.725.524.522.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9—6.35.2—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4—27.530.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112—140286—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1843——