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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 8000

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650 are super‑midsize jets, while the Global 5500 and Global 8000 are long‑range, large‑cabin business jets. The Challenger 3500 is optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable super‑midsize cabin. The Challenger 650 has a larger, wide‑cabin feel compared with the 3500 but is an older‑generation design with a similar mission profile; it offers about 4,000 nautical miles of range and commonly carries 8–12 passengers. Stepping up, the Global 5500 brings a true large‑cabin experience and intercontinental capability, with about 5,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 10–16 passengers depending on configuration. At the top end, the Global 8000 is Bombardier’s flagship ultra‑long‑range jet, designed for the longest city pairs, with approximately 8,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating in the 8–16 passenger range, prioritizing comfort and multiple living zones over high‑density layouts.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew2224
Total Seats10111419
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500Global 8000
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408559008000
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)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10111419
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)2,900
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