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 bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 860 cu ft 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 bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 860 cu ft 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 costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Falcon 2000 for about $14.8 million to $35 million (2026-10). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $35.1 million (2024).
Which is easier to charter in India?
3 Challenger 350 and 18 Falcon 2000 are on India's DGCA 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 DGCA list (31 October 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 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 860 cu ft | 1,024 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 131 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 18 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | Sea level cabin up to 25,300 ft |
| 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 (2024) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | $14.8M to $35M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $5,002 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On India's charter list | 3 aircraft | 18 aircraft (best) |
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
- 860 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 3 in India
Indian operators: India Flysafe Aviation, Mahindra Airways, Sapphire Airlines
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats
- 8 to 10 (max 10)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,024 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 18 in India
Indian operators: AR Airways, Air Charters Services, Bajaj Aviation
Falcon 2000 specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
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 bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 860 cu ft 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 costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Falcon 2000?+
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Falcon 2000 for about $14.8 million to $35 million (2026-10). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $35.1 million (2024).
Which is easier to charter in India?+
3 Challenger 350 and 18 Falcon 2000 are on India's DGCA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
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- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir: Bombardier unveils new Challenger 3500 business jet (Sep 2021)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20728 (2018), issued Feb 2026
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 price, value, specs and interior (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- Air Accident Investigation Unit Ireland: Final Report 2019-012, serious incident, Bombardier BD100 1A10 (9H-VCJ), Dublin Airport, 15 January 2017 (Nov 2019)
- VistaJet: Challenger 350 (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Challenger 300
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA135, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (N300ER), Windsor Locks, Connecticut (Dec 2024)
- JST Argentina: Informe basico, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 LV-GOK, San Fernando, 18 December 2024
- Jetcraft: Challenger 350 overview, 2014 to present (Jul 2020)
- AOPA: Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft guide
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 S/N 20789 (2019) factsheet (Aug 2023)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 (2015)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20913 (2022)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- 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)
- GlobalAir: Private jet comparison, Falcon 2000LXS vs Challenger 650 (Jun 2024)
- Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 2000 occurrences
- AIN: Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS cleared for London City (Apr 2014)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LX S/N 262 (2013)
- EASA TCDS EASA.A.008 Falcon 2000, Issue 12 (June 2026)
- Dassault Aviation press release: Falcon 2000LXS launch (Oct 2012)
- GlobalAir.com, Falcon 2000LXS specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Dassault Aviation: Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- Slovak Aviation and Maritime Investigation Unit: Final report SKO2011005, OM-OPF (Sep 2011)
- DC Aviation: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS charter aircraft
- Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 2000
- Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SUST): Final report No. 2226, OM-OPF and HB-RVP
- NTSB: Aviation Investigation Final Report WPR15LA253, N187AA
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 (Oct 2022)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS S/N 370 (2020)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LX S/N 185 (2009, Aug 2026)
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000LXS backgrounder (Jun 2020)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024)
- Aviation Week: Operators' Survey: Dassault's Falcon 2000 (Nov 2021)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS price and value by build year (Oct 2026)
- Luxaviation: Dassault Falcon 2000 CS-DTZ aircraft specification
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