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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is best viewed as a large-cabin business jet optimized for reliable, lower-complexity operations and strong comfort on medium-to-long missions. Its typical range is about 4,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats around 10 to 12 passengers in an executive layout, making it well suited for transcontinental U.S. trips and many North Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds and payload. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a long-range, large-cabin tri-jet that emphasizes runway performance and operational flexibility, including access to shorter or more challenging airports. It typically offers roughly 4,700 nautical miles of range and usually carries about 12 to 14 passengers, giving it more long-haul margin than the Challenger 650 while retaining a similar cabin class feel. The Dassault Falcon 8X sits above both as an ultra-long-range flagship. With approximately 6,400 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 12 to 16 passengers, it enables more nonstop intercontinental routes and provides the greatest range capability of the three.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.66$ 7.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats111716
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6508X900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408564504750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats121614
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210503690022450
Standard Cabin Seats91414
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,805$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$ 62,500,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats111716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121614
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.29.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW307DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)922067225000
No. of Engines233
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.480.266.4
Wingspan (ft)64.486.370.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.642.733.2
Overall Height (ft)20.726.124.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.429.223.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)16951264