Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500
The Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet designed for shorter transcontinental missions, typically offering about 3,400 nautical miles of range and seating around 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable, efficient cabin. The Challenger 650 steps up to the large‑cabin category, trading some range for a roomier cross‑section; it typically seats about 10 to 12 and offers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range. Moving into the Global family, the Global 5500 is a long‑range large‑cabin jet with about 5,900 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodates about 10 to 16 passengers depending on layout. The Global 6500 extends capability with a larger cabin and longer legs, around 6,600 nautical miles of range, and similar typical seating of about 10 to 16. At the top, the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship in the large/ultra‑long‑range category, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually configured for about 14 to 19 passengers, emphasizing multiple living zones for longer flights.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 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) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Pearl | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 94 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | — | — |