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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, and Embraer Legacy 650E all sit in the large-cabin business jet class, but they emphasize different missions. The Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a long-range large-cabin jet, combining strong intercontinental capability with a notably spacious cabin for its segment. The Falcon 2000LXS is generally considered a large-cabin jet optimized for a slightly shorter range than the Challenger, with a focus on versatile operations, including strong runway performance and efficient European- and transcontinental-style missions. The Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin aircraft, often viewed as a long-range option with a traditional, roomy cabin layout derived from a proven platform. For range, typical published figures are about 4,000 nautical miles for the Challenger 650, about 4,000 nautical miles for the Legacy 650E, and about 4,000 nautical miles for the Falcon 2000LXS (often slightly less depending on assumptions). Passenger capacity is commonly marketed around 10–12 for the Challenger 650, 8–10 for the Falcon 2000LXS, and 12–13 for the Legacy 650E, with exact numbers varying by configuration.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 8.41
Min Crew222
Total Seats111214
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408541553980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210501825022510
Standard Cabin Seats91012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922070009020
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.486.5
Wingspan (ft)64.470.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.242.4
Overall Height (ft)20.723.222.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.130.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024