Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 605 vs Dassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
The Bombardier Challenger 605 and the Dassault Falcon 900LX are two heavy jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Dassault Falcon 900LX flies farther (4,750 vs 4,000 nm); the Dassault Falcon 900LX carries more (14 vs 12 pax); the Dassault Falcon 900LX is faster (500 vs 470 kt).
| Specification | Challenger 605 | Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 4,750 nm (8,797 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 500 kt (926 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) | 49,000 lb (22,226 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 10 count | 12 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 14 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 28.3 ft (8.63 m) | 33.2 ft (10.12 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m)✓ | 7.7 ft (2.35 m) |
| Baggage volume | 115 cuft (3.26 m3) | 127 cuft (3.6 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | General Electric CF34-3B | Honeywell TFE731-60 |
| Engines | 2 count | 3 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 5,000 lbf |
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