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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is generally categorized as a super-midsize business jet, while the Dassault Falcon 6X is typically positioned in the large-cabin, long-range class. In range terms, the Challenger 650 is commonly quoted around 4,000 nautical miles class (about 7,400 km), suited to many transcontinental U.S. missions and some North Atlantic operations with favorable conditions. The Falcon 6X is designed for longer intercontinental flying, typically cited around 5,500 nautical miles class (about 10,200 km), enabling more nonstop city pairs across oceans and deeper reach into Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Passenger capacity overlaps but trends higher in the Falcon: the Challenger 650 is often configured for about 9 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts, whereas the Falcon 6X commonly seats about 12 to 16, depending on cabin plan and amenities. Overall, the Challenger 650 emphasizes efficient super-midsize capability and value, while the Falcon 6X emphasizes larger-cabin comfort and longer-range mission flexibility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 6X
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.74
Min Crew22
Total Seats1117
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6506X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40855500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1216
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050
Standard Cabin Seats914
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy III
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$49,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1117
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1216
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats914
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW812D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)922014000
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.484.3
Wingspan (ft)64.485.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98.5
Cabin Height (ft)66.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.4
Overall Height (ft)20.724.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.427.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843