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).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.57 | $ 11.68 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 900LX | Lineage 1000E | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 4750 | 4640 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 22450 | 50043 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,588 | $ 5,827 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 498 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $51,250,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 25300 | 23190 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | TFE731-60 | CF34-10 E7-B | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 5000 | 18500 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 66.4 | 119 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 70.2 | 94.2 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 33.2 | 76.6 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 34.7 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 23.5 | 67.2 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 127 | 323 | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1264 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 120 | — |