Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Legacy 650e
The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E are both large-cabin business jets in the “super-midsize/large-cabin” crossover space, while the Dassault Falcon 6X sits more clearly in the long-range, ultra-large-cabin category. In range, the Falcon 6X leads, offering roughly 5,500 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop missions such as U.S. coast-to-coast with larger international city pairs. The Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E are closer peers, each around the 4,000 nautical mile class (roughly 4,000 nm for the Challenger 650 and about 3,900–4,000 nm for the Legacy 650E), better suited to transcontinental and many North Atlantic missions with typical payloads and reserves. For passenger capacity, all three commonly seat about 8 to 12 in executive layouts; maximum configurations differ, but in real-world corporate use the Falcon 6X typically carries a similar number in greater comfort and space, while the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E deliver comparable cabin-class seating with slightly less overall volume than the 6X.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 7.74 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 17 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 6X | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5500 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 22510 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,860 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $49,500,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 17 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 8.4 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 29200 | 21650 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW812D | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 14000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 84.3 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 85.1 | 69.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.5 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.4 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 24.5 | 22.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 27.5 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 140 | 286 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | — |