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).
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 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) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 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 | — | — |