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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 6.38 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 2000LXS | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 4155 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | 18250 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,073 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $35,100,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 25300 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW308C | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 7000 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 66.4 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 70.2 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 26.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 23.2 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 17.1 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 131 | 235 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — |