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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280

All four are super-midsize business jets, but they separate mainly on range and cabin size. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is oriented toward a spacious cabin and strong short-to-medium range capability, typically carrying about 10–12 passengers with a range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits at the larger end of this group with a wide, comfortable cabin and strong runway performance; it generally carries about 8–10 passengers and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Legacy 650E emphasizes cabin volume and seating, commonly configured for 13 passengers, with range in the mid–3,000 nautical mile class. The Gulfstream G280 is the range leader among these four, combining a modern super-midsize cabin with high cruise efficiency; it typically seats about 8–10 passengers and reaches about 3,600–3,900 nautical miles depending on assumptions. In short, choose the Legacy 650E for passenger count and cabin feel, the G280 for longest legs and speed, and the Challenger 650 or Falcon 2000LXS for balanced comfort and mission flexibility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 8.41$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats11121410
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSLegacy 650EG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085415539803600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.70$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats12101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050182502251015550
Standard Cabin Seats910128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,860$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$26,500,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats11121410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12101910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.68.49.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats910128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000253002165025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CAE3007A2HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220700090207624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.486.566.9
Wingspan (ft)64.470.269.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.242.425.9
Overall Height (ft)20.723.222.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.25.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.130.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131286154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024