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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G400

All five are large-cabin business jets, but they span different “large” subcategories and mission lengths. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a proven large-cabin jet typically used for transcontinental missions, with range around 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8–12 (up to roughly 12–14 depending on layout). The Cessna Citation Longitude sits in the “super-midsize/large-light” space, optimized for efficient coast-to-coast flying, with roughly 3,500 nautical miles of range and typically 8–12 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a true large-cabin jet with strong runway performance, offering about 4,000 nautical miles and generally 8–12 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range large-cabin platform based on the Lineage/Legacy family, offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles and typically 10–13 passengers (often up to 13). The Gulfstream G400 is a newer-generation large-cabin, long-range aircraft, positioned above most of the others for mission length, with about 4,200 nautical miles of range and typically 10–14 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation LongitudeDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 5.23$ 6.38$ 8.41—
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1110121412
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Longitude2000LXSLegacy 650EG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)40853500415539804200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.80$ 0.70—
Max Cabin Seats1210101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)21050—182502251030650
Standard Cabin Seats981012—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,500$ 3,073$ 3,860—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481490458539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$29,965,000$35,100,000$26,500,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew2222—
Crew RestYesNoNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo—
Total Seats11101214—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats12121019—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.79.68.4—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats981012—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000254002530021650—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7700LPW308CAE3007A2—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition7000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)9220766570009020—
No. of Engines2222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)—1478—1901—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.473.266.486.5—
Wingspan (ft)64.468.970.269.5—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.47.76.9—
Cabin Height (ft)666.26—
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.226.242.4—
Overall Height (ft)20.719.423.222.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.16.35.2—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.416.517.130.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112112131286—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1024——