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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet typically positioned for shorter to mid-range missions. It offers transcontinental capability for many city pairs, with an advertised range of about 4,000 nautical miles, and usually carries around 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts, with higher maximum seating possible in dense configurations. The Dassault Falcon 900LX sits in the long-range large-cabin category, offering greater reach than the Challenger 650 and strong field performance. Its published range is roughly 4,750 nautical miles, and it commonly accommodates about 10 to 14 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, flagship-class aircraft designed for the longest missions and the largest cabins among the three. It has an advertised range of about 7,700 nautical miles and typically seats around 10 to 16 passengers in executive service, with multiple distinct living zones possible. Overall, the Challenger 650 emphasizes cabin comfort on shorter ranges, the Falcon 900LX balances range and operational flexibility, and the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin volume.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 7.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats111416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 7500900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408577004750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats121914
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022450
Standard Cabin Seats91214
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$75,000,000$44,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats111416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121914
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91214
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPassportTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220189205000
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.411166.4
Wingspan (ft)64.410470.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.533.2
Overall Height (ft)20.72724.8
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