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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet designed for regional and transcontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable club layout. The Challenger 650 steps up to the large‑cabin category with a wider, longer cabin and higher typical capacity (often 10–12), but a similar intercontinental-capable range in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Global 5500 moves into the long‑range, large‑cabin category, providing a notable jump in reach at about 5,900 nautical miles and usually accommodating around 10–13 passengers depending on configuration. The Global 7500 is Bombardier’s flagship ultra‑long‑range, ultra‑large‑cabin jet, built for the longest nonstop city pairs with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12–16, with multiple distinct living zones. In short, the lineup progresses from super‑midsize efficiency (3500) to classic large‑cabin comfort (650) to true long‑range global capability (5500) and finally maximum range, space, and flexibility (7500).

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10111414
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408559007700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats10121619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050
Standard Cabin Seats891212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 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)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10111414
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121619
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)732392201512518920
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.496111
Wingspan (ft)6964.494104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.988
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.854.5
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.527
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112