Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280
All five are super‑midsize to large‑cabin business jets, but they differ in cabin size, typical seating, and range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with a typical capacity around 10–12 passengers and an intercontinental‑leaning range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is also a large‑cabin aircraft, usually configured for about 13 passengers, with a similar long‑range capability around 3,900 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large‑cabin category with typical seating near 8–10 passengers and range around 4,000 nautical miles, often valued for runway performance. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize jet, commonly 8–12 passengers, with a slightly shorter range in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet typically carrying about 8–10 passengers and offers strong range for the class at roughly 3,600 nautical miles. Overall, Challenger 650, Legacy 650E, and Falcon 2000LXS trend larger and longer‑legged; Longitude and G280 emphasize super‑midsize efficiency with competitive reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 5.23 | $ 6.38 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Longitude | 2000LXS | Legacy 650E | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 3500 | 4155 | 3980 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 18250 | 22510 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,500 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 481 | 490 | 458 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $29,965,000 | $35,100,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25400 | 25300 | 21650 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | HTF7700L | PW308C | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7665 | 7000 | 9020 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 73.2 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 68.9 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 25.2 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 19.4 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 4.1 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 16.5 | 17.1 | 30.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 112 | 131 | 286 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |