Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G800 1
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650 are large-cabin business jets, while the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800 are ultra-long-range business jets. The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits between them as a “bizliner” based on an airliner platform, and the Airbus ACJ330neo and Boeing BBJ 787 are widebody VIP airliners intended for head-of-state or very high-capacity private travel. On range, the Challenger 3500 is typically used for transcontinental missions (about 3,000+ nm class). The Challenger 650 reaches farther in the roughly 4,000 nm class. The ACJ TwoTwenty extends into true long-range territory (around 5,000+ nm). At the top end, the Global 8000 and G800 target about 8,000 nm class capability, designed for near-anywhere city pairs. The ACJ330neo and BBJ 787 also offer very long intercontinental range, generally around the 9,000–10,000+ nm class depending on configuration. On passenger capacity, the Challengers commonly seat about 8–19. The Global 8000 and G800 usually carry roughly 12–19 in luxury layouts. The ACJ TwoTwenty often accommodates around 18–50, while ACJ330neo and BBJ 787 can be configured for dozens to well over 100+.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | — | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ TwoTwenty | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 8000 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 5650 | 3400 | 4085 | 8000 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | — | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | — | 15950 | 21050 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 9 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | — | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 533 | 470 | 626.7 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $80,000,000 | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 10 | 11 | 19 | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 10 | 12 | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 8 | 9 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | Yes | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23338 | 23000 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Passport | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | — | 7323 | 9220 | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | — | 68.7 | 68.4 | 111 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | 69 | 64.4 | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | — | 25.2 | 25.6 | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 20 | 20.7 | 27 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 106 | 112 | — | — |