Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Dassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Bombardier Challenger 650 versus Dassault Falcon 900LX: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Dassault Falcon 900LX leads: 4,750 nm against 4,000 nm. The Dassault Falcon 900LX carries more passengers (14 vs 12). The Dassault Falcon 900LX offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Challenger 650 | 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 MTO | Honeywell TFE731-60 |
| Engines | 2 count | 3 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 5,000 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.