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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)21050—2251030650
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 Floor—Flat 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——