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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a large-cabin business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions. It generally offers seating for about 10 to 12 passengers in a comfortable cabin layout and a range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it a common choice for North America and many transatlantic city pairs with appropriate payload and winds. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large-cabin segment as well, often viewed as a step toward a more “big jet” feel with strong short-field and airport performance. Typical capacity is about 8 to 10 passengers, and range is roughly 4,000 nautical miles, similar in headline numbers to the Challenger 650 but with different strengths in runway flexibility and mission profiles. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship-class jet. It usually seats around 14 to 18 passengers depending on configuration and is designed for true global missions, with a published range near 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental routes that the other two generally cannot match.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.38$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats111214
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000LXSG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408541557500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.80$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)210501825049500
Standard Cabin Seats91012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,073$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$35,100,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats111214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.610.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220700016900
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.499.8
Wingspan (ft)64.470.299.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.246.9
Overall Height (ft)20.723.225.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.132.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112131235
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024