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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G400

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, with broadly similar missions focused on comfortable transcontinental flying rather than ultra-long-haul. In range terms, both are typically cited around the 3,900–4,000 nautical mile class, making them well suited to North America coast-to-coast or many Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds. Passenger capacity is usually configured for about 9 to 12, with maximum certified layouts higher. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a newer-generation large-cabin, long-range jet that steps up in both capability and cabin volume versus the Challenger/Legacy class. Its published range is commonly cited around 5,500 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop intercontinental routes, and it is generally configured for roughly 12 to 16 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 is positioned as a large-cabin, long-range aircraft between traditional super-midsize and flagship ultra-long-range models. Its published range is around 4,200 nautical miles, offering more reach than Challenger/Legacy while typically seating about 10 to 12 in executive layouts, with higher-density options available.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 6XEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.74$ 8.41
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11171412
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6506XLegacy 650EG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085550039804200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats12161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210502251030650
Standard Cabin Seats91412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,845$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516458539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$49,500,000$26,500,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats111714
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.28.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920021650
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW812DAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220140009020
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.484.386.5
Wingspan (ft)64.485.169.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98.56.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.56
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.442.4
Overall Height (ft)20.724.522.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.427.530.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843