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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G400�ved=2ahUKEwiO8fPX35j9AhVT7HMBHZ

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically positioned as a large-cabin business jet optimized for dependable transcontinental missions, with a range of about 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load around 8–12 (with maximum seating often higher in dense layouts). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range large-cabin jet derived from the ERJ platform and is often valued for carrying more people comfortably on similar missions; it commonly advertises roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and is frequently configured for about 10–13 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 is a newer-generation large-cabin jet in the Gulfstream family, aimed at higher performance and longer missions than the other two; it is marketed with a range around 4,200 nautical miles and typically seats about 10–12 passengers in most executive configurations. In short, Challenger 650 and Legacy 650E are broadly comparable in mission length, with the Legacy often emphasizing passenger capacity and cabin zones, while the G400 generally targets more range and speed in a similarly sized, premium large-cabin category.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Embraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 8.41
Min Crew22
Total Seats1114
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraer
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Legacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40853980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats1219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105022510
Standard Cabin Seats912
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1114
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300021650
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)92209020
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.486.5
Wingspan (ft)64.469.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)66
Cabin Length (ft)25.642.4
Overall Height (ft)20.722.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.95.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.430.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112286