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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000S both sit in the large-cabin business jet category, but they emphasize different strengths. The Challenger 650 is generally positioned as a large-cabin, long-range jet with a notably spacious cabin cross-section and strong comfort for transcontinental missions. Typical range is around 4,000 nautical miles, making it well-suited to longer nonstop city pairs, and it commonly accommodates about 10 to 12 passengers depending on the interior. The Falcon 2000S is also a large-cabin jet, often described as a “super-midsize/large-cabin” crossover, with a focus on operational flexibility, including good field performance for shorter runways and high-utilization flying. Its typical range is slightly lower, around 3,300 to 3,400 nautical miles, and it is usually configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, though layouts vary. In short, the Challenger 650 tends to lead on range and cabin volume for longer trips, while the Falcon 2000S tends to emphasize versatility and efficient operations with a still-generous cabin.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000S
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.63
Min Crew22
Total Seats1112
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000S
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40853540
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83
Max Cabin Seats1210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105018250
Standard Cabin Seats910
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,150
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$ 26,000,000
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)112134
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024