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

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