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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000LX
The Challenger 650 has the more seats in the manufacturer's maximum configuration. The Falcon 2000LX has the taller cabin and higher maximum operating Mach. They are level on range, hourly rate (category). Both are large-cabin jets, so the category hourly rate is the same; the difference on a given trip comes from range, seats and the cabin.
| Criterion | Challenger 650 | Falcon 2000LX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Large-cabin jets | Large-cabin jets |
| Production status | In production | Out of production, in service |
| Passengers (max) | 12★ Best | 10 |
| Range | 7,408 km (4,000 nm) | 7,408 km (4,000 nm) |
| Max Mach (MMo) | M 0.85 | M 0.862★ Best |
| Cabin length | 8.66 m | 7.98 m |
| Cabin width | 2.41 m | 2.34 m |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m | 1.88 m★ Best |
| Passengers (typical) | 12Passengers: up to, as published | not published |
| Takeoff distance | 1,719 m5,640 ft · SL, ISA, MTOW | not published |
| Landing distance | 732 m2,402 ft · SL, ISA, typical landing weight | not published |
| Engines | 2 × GE CF34-3B MTO | not published |
| Hourly rate (category) | $7,200–$14,000€6,431–€12,506CHF 6,001–CHF 11,668 | $7,200–$14,000€6,431–€12,506CHF 6,001–CHF 11,668 |
Category rate (Large-cabin jet), not a model rate · Paramount Business Jets, 07 Aug 2026 · ECB 14 Oct 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Best values are marked ★ as well as shaded. Specifications as of 10 Sep 2026 · units km (nm), metres.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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They publish the same maximum range, 7,408 km (4,000 nm). On a given day, payload, wind and reserves decide whether a leg is non-stop — use the route check on the compare tool for your city pair.
Both are large-cabin jets, and we publish one category rate for that class: $7,200–$14,000 per hour (€6,431–€12,506), sourced from Paramount Business Jets on 07 Aug 2026. It is a category rate, not a model rate; a firm price comes with the quote.
12 and 10 respectively in the manufacturer's maximum-density configuration. Most operators' cabins seat fewer; the exact layout of the aircraft we quote is confirmed with the offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Bombardier — aircraft specifications page — 10 Sep 2026
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates — 07 Aug 2026 · hourly category rates
- European Central Bank daily reference rate for 2026-10-14, fetched 2026-10-14 18:25 UTC — 14 Oct 2026 · 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Data as of 10 Sep 2026
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