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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is best viewed as a large-cabin business jet rather than a true long-range platform. It typically offers transcontinental capability (around 4,000 nm class) with comfortable seating commonly configured for roughly 10–12 passengers. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the long-range, large-cabin category, aimed at nonstop intercontinental missions. Both generally cover about 5,000–6,000+ nm, with typical executive layouts around 12–15 passengers, prioritizing spacious cabins and high cruise performance. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also a long-range large-cabin jet, notable for strong short-field and hot/high airport capability. Its range is broadly similar to the Global 5500/G500 class, and it commonly carries about 12–14 passengers in corporate configurations. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP airliner-style aircraft derived from a regional jet, emphasizing cabin volume over range. It usually carries the most passengers (often 16–19+ in executive layouts) but generally has shorter range than the long-range purpose-built business jets (roughly 4,000–4,600 nm class).

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Lineage 1000EGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.57$ 11.68$ 9.00
Min Crew22234
Total Seats1114161912
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500900LXLineage 1000EG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)40855900475046405200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.97$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1216141919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050224505004330650
Standard Cabin Seats912141610
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,588$ 5,827$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EpicGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504498470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$44,000,000$51,250,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22234
Crew RestYesNoNoYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoYesYes
Total Seats1114161412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1216141919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.68.810.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912141210
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000253002319031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlTFE731-60CF34-10 E7-BPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)92201512550001850015144
No. of Engines22322
Fuel Burn (lbph)4184
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49666.411991.2
Wingspan (ft)64.49470.294.286.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.78.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.66.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.833.276.641.5
Overall Height (ft)20.725.524.834.725.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.386.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.423.567.226.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112127323230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)120