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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 7x

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 7X are both large-cabin business jets, but they sit in different capability tiers. The Challenger 650 is typically categorized as a super-midsize to large-cabin jet focused on efficient regional and transcontinental missions, while the Falcon 7X is a long-range, ultra-long-range class aircraft designed for true intercontinental flying. In range, the Challenger 650 is commonly cited around 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for routes such as North America coast-to-coast with comfortable reserves, whereas the Falcon 7X is typically listed near 5,900–6,000 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop city pairs such as North America to Europe or deeper into Asia depending on conditions. For passenger capacity, the Challenger 650 generally seats about 10 to 12 passengers in typical executive layouts, while the Falcon 7X often carries roughly 12 to 16 in comparable configurations, with greater flexibility for multiple lounge zones. Overall, the Challenger 650 emphasizes cabin comfort and operating economics; the Falcon 7X prioritizes reach and mission versatility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 7X
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.75
Min Crew22
Total Seats1117
ManufacturerBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6507X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40855950
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats1216
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105033600
Standard Cabin Seats914
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,850
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$53,800,000
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 MTOPW307A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)92206402
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.476.7
Wingspan (ft)64.486
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.639.1
Overall Height (ft)20.725.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552