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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet, best suited to shorter transcontinental missions. It typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout and offers an approximate range around 3,400 nautical miles, making it a strong option for missions such as coast-to-coast U.S. or similar regional long legs. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet with more interior volume than the 3500 and a cabin designed for higher comfort on longer flights. It commonly accommodates about 10 to 12 passengers and has an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles, supporting longer city pairs and improved flexibility versus super-midsize aircraft. The Bombardier Global 5500 is in the long-range, large-cabin category, positioned above the Challenger line for intercontinental capability. Typical seating is about 12 to 16 passengers depending on configuration, and its approximate range is around 5,900 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop transoceanic and deep intercontinental routes with a more spacious, multi-zone-style cabin experience.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49
Min Crew222
Total Seats101114
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340040855900
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats101216
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050
Standard Cabin Seats8912
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats101114
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101216
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8912
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearl
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922015125
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.496
Wingspan (ft)6964.494
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.98
Cabin Height (ft)666.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.8
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112