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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

All three are large-cabin business jets, but they sit in slightly different niches. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a dependable large-cabin jet optimized for comfort and value, with a range around 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8–12, depending on layout. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a newer-generation super-midsize/large-cabin crossover, generally emphasizing modern avionics, efficiency, and a quieter cabin. Its range is roughly 3,500 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 8–12 passengers in standard executive configurations. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a true large-cabin jet with strong runway performance and a more “big-jet” feel in cabin volume. Its range is around 4,000 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 8–12 passengers, with some configurations accommodating more. In general, Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS tend to offer longer legs than the Longitude, while the Falcon often differentiates on airfield flexibility and cabin presence.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.38
Min Crew222
Total Seats111012
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Longitude2000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408535004155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats121010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250
Standard Cabin Seats9810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$29,965,000$35,100,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121210
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002540025300
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922076657000
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.473.266.4
Wingspan (ft)64.468.970.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.47.7
Cabin Height (ft)666.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.226.2
Overall Height (ft)20.719.423.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.16.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.416.517.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112112131
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024