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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Sovereign + | 2000S | Legacy 650E | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 3138 | 3540 | 3980 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 12790 | 18250 | 22510 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 2,699 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 490 | 458 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $19,730,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25230 | 25300 | 21650 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW306D | PW308C | AE3007A2 | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 6000 | 7000 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 16 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 5907 | 7000 | 9020 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 1700 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 63.5 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 72.4 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 20.4 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 17.4 | 17.1 | 30.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 35 | 134 | 286 | 230 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 100 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 1024 | — | — |