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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G650er

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin (super-midsize/large) business jet, while the Dassault Falcon 900LX sits in the large-cabin/long-range class. The Dassault Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650ER, and Bombardier Global 7500 are ultra-long-range flagship jets, with the Global 7500 also emphasizing a very large, multi-zone cabin. On range, the Challenger 650 is the shortest-legged at roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Falcon 900LX and Falcon 8X step up to long intercontinental capability at about 4,750 nm and about 6,450 nm respectively. The G650ER and Global 7500 lead the group for ultra-long missions at roughly 7,500 nm and about 7,700 nm, enabling true nonstop city pairs like New York–Hong Kong depending on winds and payload. On passenger capacity, typical executive layouts generally seat about 8–12 on the Challenger 650, around 12–14 on the Falcon 900LX, about 12–16 on the Falcon 8X, roughly 14–18 on the G650ER, and about 14–19 on the Global 7500, with higher maximum certified counts possible depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 7.66$ 7.57$ 9.39
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1114171614
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 75008X900LXG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40857700645047507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.63$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1219161419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050369002245049500
Standard Cabin Seats912141412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 3,805$ 3,588$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516498516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$44,000,000$60,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestYesYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoYes
Total Seats1114171614
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1219161419
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.29.610.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912141412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000292002530031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPassportPW307DTFE731-60BR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220189206722500016900
No. of Engines22332
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.411180.266.499.8
Wingspan (ft)64.410486.370.299.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.77.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.542.733.246.9
Overall Height (ft)20.72726.124.825.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.429.223.532.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140127235
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)16951264