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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800

The Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super-midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The Challenger 3500 generally offers roughly 3,400 nm of range, while the G280 is similar at about 3,600 nm. The Challenger 650 is a larger, long-range “large-cabin” jet, usually configured for 10–12 passengers, with about 4,000 nm range. Global 5500 and Global 6500 move into the ultra-long-range large-cabin class, commonly carrying around 12–16 passengers, with approximate ranges of 5,900 nm and 6,600 nm respectively. Gulfstream’s large-cabin long-range lineup includes the G400 (about 4,200 nm, around 10–12 passengers) and the G500/G600 (about 5,300–5,600 nm, around 12–15 passengers). At the top end, Global 7500 (about 7,700 nm, ~14–19 passengers) and Global 8000 (about 8,000 nm, ~14–19 passengers) compete with Gulfstream’s flagship ultra-long-range jets: G650ER (about 7,500 nm, ~14–18 passengers), G700 (about 7,750 nm, ~14–19 passengers), and G800 (about 8,000 nm, ~14–19 passengers).

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2222222—2223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.50$ 6.57—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39—
Min Crew222224244444
Total Seats101114141419101212121416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500Global 8000G280G400G500G600G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)340040855900660077008000360042005200650075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.82—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78—
Max Cabin Seats101216171919101919191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050————1555030650306504056049500—
Standard Cabin Seats89121212128—10101212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,900$ 3,168—$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844—
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)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504504516626.7481539516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type————Business JetBusiness Jet——————
Max Passengers—————19——————
Cabin
Cockpit2222222—2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew2222242—4444
Crew RestNoYesNoYesYesYesNo—NoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYesNo—YesYesYesYes
Total Seats10111414141910—12121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121617191910—19191919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8————9.2—10.710.710.7—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats89121212128—10101212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000————25000—319003190031900—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————45002,9005800—————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlPearlPassportPassportHTF7250G—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15——ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)73239220151251512518920189207624—15144156801690018250
No. of Engines2222222—2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49699.511111166.9—91.296.199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.4949410410463—86.394.199.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor————0.3—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.988886.9—7.67.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.26.26.26.3—6.46.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.843.354.554.525.9—41.545.246.956.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.525.5272721.4—25.525.325.725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9————5.4—6.16.16.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4————17.7—26.330.232.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112————154—230230235195