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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned in the large-cabin business jet category, offering intercontinental-style comfort but with a range more aligned to long North American and some transatlantic missions. It commonly seats around 8 to 12 passengers in executive configurations, with an emphasis on cabin width and ride quality. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is generally considered a large-cabin jet as well, but it sits closer to the “super-midsize/large-cabin crossover” thanks to its efficient wing and strong short-field performance. Typical seating is similar, roughly 8 to 12 passengers, and its range is competitive for long U.S. coast-to-coast and select transoceanic routes depending on winds and load. The Gulfstream G400 is a newer large-cabin aircraft in the long-range segment, aimed above the other two in capability. It is expected to carry about 10 to 12 passengers comfortably, with a notably longer range designed for more consistent transatlantic and some longer intercontinental city pairs, while delivering Gulfstream’s hallmark high-speed cruise and cabin experience.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38—
Min Crew224
Total Seats111212
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)408541554200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80—
Max Cabin Seats121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)210501825030650
Standard Cabin Seats910—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew22—
Crew RestYesNo—
Jump SeatYesNo—
Total Seats1112—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1210—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats910—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025300—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308C—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)92207000—
No. of Engines22—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.4—
Wingspan (ft)64.470.2—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.7—
Cabin Height (ft)66.2—
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.2—
Overall Height (ft)20.723.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.1—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024—