Head-to-head comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Side-by-side comparison of published specifications, cabin dimensions, and indicative ownership economics. Advantage verdicts are computed directly from catalog figures.
Dimension-by-dimension advantages
Computed directly from catalog figures. A 4% or greater difference in numeric values qualifies as a meaningful advantage.
Max Range
Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are comparable on max range (4,000 nm vs 4,000 nm).
Cruise Speed
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a higher cruise speed (482 kts vs 459 kts).
Takeoff Distance
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a shorter takeoff distance (4,675 ft vs 5,640 ft).
Hourly Operating Cost
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a shorter hourly operating cost ($5K vs $6K).
Acquisition Price
Bombardier Challenger 650 has a shorter acquisition price ($12.5M vs $18.0M).
Passenger Capacity
Bombardier Challenger 650 has a higher passenger capacity (12 pax vs 10 pax).
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Large-Cabin Jet | Large-Cabin Jet |
| Production | In production | In production |
| Max range | 4,000 nm | 4,000 nm |
| Max cruise speed | 459 kts | 482 kts |
| Max altitude | 41,000 ft | 47,000 ft |
| Takeoff distance | 5,640 ft | 4,675 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,480 ft | 2,025 ft |
| Max passengers | 12 | 10 |
| Cabin length | 28 ft | 26 ft |
| Cabin width | 8 ft | 8 ft |
| Stand-up cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed lavatory | Yes | Yes |
| Single-pilot certified | No | No |
| Hot & high capable | No | No |
| Fuel burn | 360 gph | 300 gph |
| Pre-owned price | $12.5M – $28.0M | $18.0M – $32.0M |
| Total cost/hr (400 hrs) | $6K | $5K |
| Fixed annual cost | $950K | $900K |
| 5-yr residual | 74% | 78% |
All figures are indicative published values from Camber's curated catalog. Green cells indicate a meaningful advantage on that dimension; verify with full specifications before making acquisition decisions.
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