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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 7X, and Gulfstream G650ER sit in progressively higher business-jet categories. The Challenger 650 is typically considered a large-cabin jet (often grouped in the “super-midsize/large” boundary), optimized for regional to transcontinental missions. Its range is about 4,000 nautical miles and it generally carries 8–12 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher certified maximums possible). The Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin trijet designed for longer intercontinental flying and more flexible airport performance. Its range is roughly 5,950 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 10–14 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G650ER is a flagship ultra-long-range jet, aimed at nonstop city pairs across oceans and continents. It offers around 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates about 11–18 passengers in executive seating, with a larger cabin volume and more distinct living zones than the other two.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.75$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats111714
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 6507XG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408559507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats121619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)210503360049500
Standard Cabin Seats91412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,850$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$53,800,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats111714
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW307ABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-Condition7200On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220640216900
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.476.799.8
Wingspan (ft)64.48699.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.639.146.9
Overall Height (ft)20.725.725.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140235
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1552