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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet, best suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with an advertised range around 4,000 nautical miles and typically configured for about 10–12 passengers (with maximums higher depending on layout). The Dassault Falcon 6X and Bombardier Global 6500 sit in the long-range, large-cabin class: the 6X is generally quoted around 5,500 nautical miles and often seats about 12–16, while the Global 6500 is typically listed around 6,600 nautical miles and is commonly arranged for roughly 13–17. Stepping up, the Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range trijet, usually advertised near 6,450 nautical miles with typical seating around 12–16. At the top end, the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, extra-large-cabin flagship, commonly cited around 7,700 nautical miles and typically configured for about 14–19 passengers. In short, Challenger 650 prioritizes shorter long-haul capability and value; Global 6500, Falcon 6X, and Falcon 8X target true long-range missions; Global 7500 maximizes range and cabin volume.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 7.74$ 7.66
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1114141717
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 6500Global 75006X8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40856600770055006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1217191616
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105036900
Standard Cabin Seats912121414
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 3,845$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$49,500,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22233
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestYesYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1114141717
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1217191616
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.210.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912121414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450039003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPassportPW812DPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)92201512518920140006722
No. of Engines22223
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.499.511184.380.2
Wingspan (ft)64.49410485.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.9888.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.643.354.540.442.7
Overall Height (ft)20.725.52724.526.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.427.529.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431695