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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 7500 | 8X | 900LX | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 7700 | 6450 | 4750 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 36900 | 22450 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 516 | 498 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 29200 | 25300 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Passport | PW307D | TFE731-60 | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 18920 | 6722 | 5000 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 111 | 80.2 | 66.4 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 104 | 86.3 | 70.2 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 54.5 | 42.7 | 33.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 27 | 26.1 | 24.8 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | 29.2 | 23.5 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | 140 | 127 | 235 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1695 | 1264 | — |