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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 8.41$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1110121410
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Longitude2000LXSLegacy 650EG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40853500415539803600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.70$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1210101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050182502251015550
Standard Cabin Seats9810128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,860$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481490458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$26,500,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1110121410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1212101910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.68.49.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9810128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025400253002165025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308CAE3007A2HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)92207665700090207624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)14781901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.473.266.486.566.9
Wingspan (ft)64.468.970.269.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.47.76.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)666.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.226.242.425.9
Overall Height (ft)20.719.423.222.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.16.35.25.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.416.517.130.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112112131286154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024