Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Embraer Legacy 650E sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, while the Gulfstream G280 is typically classed as a super-midsize jet and the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship. In range terms, the G650ER leads by a wide margin, designed for true intercontinental missions at roughly 7,500 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E and Challenger 650 are both long-range but a step below, generally around the 3,900–4,000 nautical mile class, suitable for many transcontinental and some transoceanic routes with payload and winds considered. The G280, despite being smaller, is a strong performer in its segment at about 3,600 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E commonly seat about 8–12 in typical executive layouts, with maximum configurations higher. The G280 usually carries around 8–10. The G650ER typically seats about 11–18 depending on configuration, with the most spacious cabin options of the group.