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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Gulfstream G400"

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin super‑midsize business jet focused on comfort and payload for longer regional and transcontinental missions. Its typical range is about 4,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats 8 to 12 passengers in an executive layout (maximum capacity is higher, but not typical for business use). The Embraer Legacy 500 is a midsize jet positioned for efficient, high‑speed travel with strong short‑to‑medium range capability. It generally offers around 3,100 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates 8 to 10 passengers, with a cabin size and baggage capacity suited to smaller teams or families. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long‑range business jet aimed at intercontinental travel with a more spacious cabin class than the other two. Gulfstream advertises roughly 4,200 nautical miles of range, and typical seating is about 10 to 14 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Legacy 500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.74
Min Crew22
Total Seats1110
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Legacy 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40853153
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1212
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105014837
Standard Cabin Seats99
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$20,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1110
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1212
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)92207036
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1441
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.468.1
Wingspan (ft)64.466.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)25.624.1
Overall Height (ft)20.721.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.94.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)11245
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110