Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Dassault Falcon 6x
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is best viewed as a large-cabin business jet positioned below the long-range tri-jets. Its typical range is about 4,000 nautical miles, and it generally seats around 10 to 12 passengers in a comfortable executive layout, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and many North Atlantic city pairs with payload and winds considered. The Dassault Falcon 900LX sits in the long-range, large-cabin category with three engines and strong short-field capability. It offers roughly 4,750 nautical miles of range and usually accommodates about 12 to 14 passengers, targeting longer intercontinental routes with added operational flexibility. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a newer-generation large-cabin, long-range twin designed around a notably wide and tall cabin. It is typically quoted at about 5,500 nautical miles of range and commonly seats about 12 to 16 passengers depending on configuration, extending nonstop reach and emphasizing cabin volume and modern systems compared with the 900LX and Challenger 650.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | 6X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5500 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 11 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | PW812D | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 14000 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 84.3 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 85.1 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.4 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 24.5 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | 27.5 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | 140 | 127 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 | 1264 |