Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700
Commercial aircraft generally fall into three categories: regional jets/turboprops, narrow-body airliners, and wide-body airliners, with range and passenger capacity increasing as you move up the size scale. Regional aircraft are designed for shorter routes linking smaller cities to hubs; they typically carry roughly 30 to 100 passengers and are optimized for frequent cycles and lower operating costs on short sectors, with ranges commonly suited to a few hundred to about 1,500–2,000 miles depending on model. Narrow-body aircraft serve the bulk of domestic and short-to-medium international travel; they usually seat about 120 to 220 passengers in typical configurations and can cover medium ranges, often around 2,000–4,000 miles, enabling transcontinental flying and some transoceanic routes in long-range variants. Wide-body aircraft are built for long-haul and high-demand trunk routes; they commonly carry about 250 to 400+ passengers and are capable of long intercontinental missions, frequently in the 6,000–9,000+ mile class, while also offering more cargo volume and premium-cabin space for airline network flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 2000LXS | 6X | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 6600 | 7700 | 4155 | 5500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 18250 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 490 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 17 | 19 | 10 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | 9.6 | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | — | 25300 | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport | PW308C | PW812D | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 5000 | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 | 7000 | 14000 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 99.5 | 111 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 104 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 27 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | — | 17.1 | 27.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | — | 131 | 140 | 195 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | 1843 | — |