Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5000 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6000 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7000 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
Bombardier’s Challenger 3500 and 650 are the “super-midsize” and “large-cabin” steps, respectively. The Challenger 3500 is optimized for shorter-to-mid long trips with roughly 3,400 nm range and typically seats about 8–10 passengers. The Challenger 650 offers a larger, classic wide cabin with about 4,000 nm range and commonly carries 9–12. Bombardier’s Global family moves into long-range, large-cabin jets. The Global 5000 is a long-range large-cabin aircraft at roughly 5,200 nm, usually configured for about 10–13 passengers. The Global 5500 extends capability and efficiency to about 5,900 nm with similar typical seating (around 10–16). The Global 6500 steps up again to about 6,600 nm and often seats 10–17. At the top end, the Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship around 7,700 nm, commonly arranged for roughly 12–19 passengers, while the Global 8000 pushes ultra-long-range further to about 8,000 nm with comparable typical capacity (about 12–19), emphasizing maximum reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5000 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 10.21 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5000 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5526 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 41889 | — | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 5,093 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $ 50,500,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | 10.3 | — | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | 30125 | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | BR710 A2-20 | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 20 | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 14750 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96.8 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 27 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | 27.2 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | 195 | — | — | — | — |