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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | Legacy 650E | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4155 | 3980 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 18250 | 22510 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 458 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25300 | 21650 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7000 | 9020 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 26.2 | 42.4 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 17.1 | 30.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 286 | 154 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — | — |