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