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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G400

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 2000S, and Embraer Legacy 650E are typically positioned in the large-cabin business jet class, while the Gulfstream G400 sits a step above as a newer-generation large-cabin jet aimed at longer-range missions. On range, the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S are broadly in the mid–long-range bracket for large-cabin aircraft, generally suited to transcontinental U.S. and many North Atlantic city pairs with appropriate payload and winds. The Legacy 650E is also in the long-range large-cabin segment and is often cited for strong range capability along with generous cabin volume derived from its airliner lineage. The Gulfstream G400 is designed for notably longer nonstop legs than the other three, pushing into higher long-range performance and enabling more intercontinental pairings with fewer compromises. For passenger capacity, all four commonly seat around 8 to 13 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Legacy 650E often trends toward the higher end of that range in standard configurations, while the Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000S are frequently configured around 8 to 12. The G400 is typically configured in a similar executive range but with more flexibility due to its newer cabin concept.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222—
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.63$ 8.41—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11121412
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6502000SLegacy 650EG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)4085354039804200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.70—
Max Cabin Seats12101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)21050182502251030650
Standard Cabin Seats91012—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,150$ 3,860—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490458539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit222—
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew222—
Crew RestYesNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNoNo—
Total Seats111214—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats121019—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.68.4—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats91012—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530021650—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW308CAE3007A2—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)922070009020—
No. of Engines222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——1901—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.486.5—
Wingspan (ft)64.470.269.5—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.9—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26—
Cabin Length (ft)25.626.242.4—
Overall Height (ft)20.723.222.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.2—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.130.3—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112134286—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1024——