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

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet optimized for shorter intercity missions and strong airport performance. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Dassault Falcon 900LX sit in the long-range, large-cabin class, aimed at true intercontinental flying with more space and higher cruise capability. The Gulfstream G400 is a new-generation large-cabin jet positioned between traditional large-cabin and ultra-long-range offerings, emphasizing speed and modern cabin design. On range, the Challenger 650 is the shortest-legged of the group at roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Global 5500 leads, around 5,900 nautical miles, enabling many transoceanic city pairs. The Falcon 900LX is close behind at about 4,750 nautical miles, notable for flexibility and access to shorter runways. The Gulfstream G400 targets about 4,200 nautical miles, bridging the gap between the Challenger 650 and the longer-range Global and Falcon. For passenger capacity, all can be configured broadly, but typical layouts place the Challenger 650 around 8–12 passengers, while the Global 5500, Falcon 900LX, and G400 commonly seat about 10–16 depending on cabin zones and amenities.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.57
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11141612
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500900LXG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085590047504200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats12161419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210502245030650
Standard Cabin Seats91214
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504498539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$44,000,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats111416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121614
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91214
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220151255000
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49666.4
Wingspan (ft)64.49470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.833.2
Overall Height (ft)20.725.524.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.423.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264