AIR.ONE

Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically classed as a large-cabin business jet, offering about 4,000 nautical miles of range and usually seating 10–12 passengers. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is a super-midsize jet with roughly 3,200 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for 8–10 passengers, emphasizing efficient high-speed missions. Dassault’s Falcon 2000S sits in the large-cabin category, with around 3,350 nautical miles of range and typical seating for 8–10, pairing a wide cabin with strong runway performance. The Embraer Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin jet, generally near 3,900 nautical miles of range and often arranged for 13 passengers, notable for three distinct cabin zones. The Gulfstream G500 is a long-range large-cabin jet, offering about 5,200 nautical miles of range and typically seating 10–14 passengers, positioning it for longer nonstop city pairs than the others. Overall, Sovereign+ targets shorter super-midsize missions, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000S, and Legacy 650E cluster in large-cabin mid-to-long range, while the G500 extends into true long-range capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 8.41$ 9.00
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1111121412
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Sovereign +2000SLegacy 650EG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)40853138354039805200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.70$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1212101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105012790182502251030650
Standard Cabin Seats99101210
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,860$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470458490458516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoYes
Total Seats1111121412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1212101919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.39.68.410.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats99101210
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025230253002165031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW306DPW308CAE3007A2PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922059077000902015144
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1700
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.463.566.486.591.2
Wingspan (ft)64.472.470.269.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.95.57.76.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.326.242.441.5
Overall Height (ft)20.720.423.222.225.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.96.35.26.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.417.130.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11235134286230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024