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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.74$ 7.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats111716
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameChallenger 6506X900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408555004750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats121614
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022450
Standard Cabin Seats91414
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,845$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$49,500,000$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 MTOPW812DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)9220140005000
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.484.366.4
Wingspan (ft)64.485.170.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)66.56.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.433.2
Overall Height (ft)20.724.524.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.427.523.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140127
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)18431264