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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G280

The Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, and Gulfstream G280 all compete in the large-cabin business jet space, but they sit in slightly different subcategories. The Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a large-cabin jet emphasizing cabin volume and comfort; it carries about 8–12 passengers in typical executive layouts and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to many transcontinental U.S. missions and select North Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds and payload. The Falcon 2000LXS is also a large-cabin jet, generally viewed as a “large-cabin, short-to-mid long-range” option; it commonly seats around 8–10 passengers and has a range in the roughly 4,000-nautical-mile class, with strong runway performance that can broaden airport access. The Gulfstream G280 is often categorized as a super-midsize jet; it typically accommodates about 8–10 passengers and offers a range around 3,600–3,900 nautical miles, trading a slightly smaller cabin for efficiency and strong point-to-point capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats111210
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408541553600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats121010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)210501825015550
Standard Cabin Seats9108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111210
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121010
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)922070007624
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.466.9
Wingspan (ft)64.470.263
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.225.9
Overall Height (ft)20.723.221.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.117.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131154
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024