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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sit in the large-cabin business jet category, while the Gulfstream G280 is typically classified as a super-midsize jet and the Gulfstream G400 as a large-cabin jet positioned above the G280. In range, the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS are broadly comparable transcontinental-capable aircraft, with typical published ranges around the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class. The G280 generally offers longer legs for its size, commonly cited around the high‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class. The G400 is in a higher bracket, with published range around the low‑4,000‑nautical‑mile class, enabling longer nonstop city pairs than the others. For passenger capacity, the G280 usually seats about 8–10 in typical configurations. The Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS commonly accommodate roughly 8–12 passengers depending on layout. The G400 is typically configured for about 10–12 and can be arranged for more, emphasizing both space and longer reach.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 6.57
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11121012
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSG280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085415536004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats12101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050182501555030650
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)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$24,900,00034500000
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