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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 900LX, and Embraer Legacy 650E all sit in the large-cabin business jet category, but they emphasize different strengths. The Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a large-cabin jet optimized for comfort and reliability on long missions, with a range around 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8–12, depending on configuration. The Falcon 900LX is a long-range large-cabin jet with three-engine performance and strong field and climb capability; it generally offers the longest reach of the three at roughly 4,750 nautical miles and commonly seats about 10–14. The Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin jet, often valued for cabin size and operating economics; its range is usually around 3,900 nautical miles with typical seating in the 10–13 range. In practical terms, the Falcon 900LX is the best fit when maximum range and operational flexibility matter most, while the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E offer comparable large-cabin capacity with slightly shorter transcontinental-to-near-intercontinental range profiles.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Dassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 7.57$ 8.41
Min Crew222
Total Seats111614
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650900LXLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408547503980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats121419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)210502245022510
Standard Cabin Seats91412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,588$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470498458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$44,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats111614
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121419
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats91412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOTFE731-60AE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922050009020
No. of Engines232
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.486.5
Wingspan (ft)64.470.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.97.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.26
Cabin Length (ft)25.633.242.4
Overall Height (ft)20.724.822.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.423.530.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112127286
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264