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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned in the large-cabin business jet category, offering a transcontinental range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles and usually seating about 8–12 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large-cabin, twin‑engine class as well, but is generally viewed as a step up in mission flexibility and airport performance; it offers a similar headline range in the low‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class and typically accommodates around 8–10 passengers, though layouts vary. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a newer long‑range, large‑cabin jet, moving into a higher category than the other two with substantially longer reach; it is designed for about 5,500 nautical miles of range and commonly carries about 10–16 passengers depending on configuration. In short, the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS compete closely as large‑cabin transcontinental jets, while the Falcon 6X is the longer‑range, higher‑capacity option.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6X
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 7.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats111217
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXS6X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408541555500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats121016
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250
Standard Cabin Seats91014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy III
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$49,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats111217
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121016
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.610.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91014
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CPW812D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220700014000
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.484.3
Wingspan (ft)64.470.285.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.78.5
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.240.4
Overall Height (ft)20.723.224.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.127.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241843