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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