Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350. The Falcon 2000 has the wider cabin: 2.34 m against 2.19 m for the Challenger 350. The Falcon 2000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 482 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Challenger 350 or Falcon 2000?
Which flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the wider cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has the wider cabin: 2.34 m against 2.19 m for the Challenger 350.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 482 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Challenger 350.
Which is easier to charter in France?
0 Challenger 350 and 0 Falcon 2000 are on the French DGAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Challenger 350 vs Falcon 2000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the France's DGAC list of air carriers (13 January 2026).
| Specification | Challenger 350 Bombardier | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.86 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 47,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 4,835 ft | 4,675 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,364 ft | 2,260 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 to 10 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 1,024 cu ft |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 131 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 18 |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 (AS907-2-1A) | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 7,000 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40,600 lb | 42,800 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,150 lb | 16,660 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 1995 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $26.7M (2020) | $35.1M (2022) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $5,002 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On France charter list | 0 aircraft | 0 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Seats
- 8 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin
- 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m)
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 0 in France
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats
- 8 to 10 (max 10)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,024 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 0 in France
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the wider cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 has the wider cabin: 2.34 m against 2.19 m for the Challenger 350.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 is faster at high-speed cruise: 482 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Challenger 350.
Which is easier to charter in France?+
0 Challenger 350 and 0 Falcon 2000 are on the French DGAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- AIN, Bombardier builds Challenger family with 3500 (Sep 2021)
- Aviation Week, Used Aircraft Report: Bombardier Challenger 350 (May 2021)
- Australian Aviation, Bombardier Challenger 350 enters service with NetJets (June 2014)
- EASA TCDS EASA.A.008 Falcon 2000, Issue 12 (June 2026)
- Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- GlobalAir.com, Falcon 2000LXS specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 (Oct 2022)
- Dassault Aviation press release: Falcon 2000LXS launch (Oct 2012)
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