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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011141414
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34004085590066007700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats1012161719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050
Standard Cabin Seats89121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoYesNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1011141414
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012161719
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89121212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlPearlPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220151251512518920
No. of Engines22222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49699.5111
Wingspan (ft)6964.49494104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.9888
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.843.354.5
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.525.527
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112