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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a super-midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8–12 passengers in executive layouts. The Bombardier Global 6500 steps up to the large-cabin, ultra-long-range category, designed for true intercontinental flying at about 6,600 nautical miles and commonly configured for around 10–17 passengers with more distinct living and sleeping zones. The Dassault Falcon 7X is also an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet, known for efficient long-haul performance and airport flexibility, with approximately 5,950 nautical miles of range and typical seating in the 10–16 passenger range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet emphasizing versatility and short/rough-field capability, with a shorter range around 2,000 nautical miles and a usual capacity of about 6–10 passengers depending on configuration. In general, the PC-24 favors access and flexibility, the Challenger 650 balances cabin comfort with transcontinental reach, and the Global 6500 and Falcon 7X prioritize long-range, large-cabin capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 6500Dassault Falcon 7XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.75$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1114176
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 65007XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085660059502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.68$ 0.65$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats12171610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050336006680
Standard Cabin Seats912146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,850$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$56,000,000$53,800,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo
Total Seats1114176
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12171610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats912146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW307AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition72005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)92201512564023435
No. of Engines2232
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.499.576.752.2
Wingspan (ft)64.4948655.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.643.339.123
Overall Height (ft)20.725.525.717.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11214090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552