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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Cessna Citation Cj4

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light jet, typically carrying about 7–10 passengers with a range around 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, best suited for shorter regional missions and smaller groups. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, generally seating about 8–10 (up to roughly 12) with an approximate range near 3,400 nautical miles, offering a larger cabin and stronger coast-to-coast capability than the CJ4. The Bombardier Challenger 650 steps into the large-cabin category, commonly configured for about 9–12 (up to roughly 16) and reaching about 4,000 nautical miles, trading higher capacity and a roomier cabin for more aircraft size and operating footprint. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long-range, large-cabin jet, typically arranged for about 12–16 passengers with range around 5,700–5,900 nautical miles, enabling substantially longer nonstop missions and the most spacious, intercontinental-oriented experience among these four.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Cessna Citation CJ4
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 4.37
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1011149
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 5500CJ4
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408559002170
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1012168
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950210506914
Standard Cabin Seats89127
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 1,970
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$11,290,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo
Total Seats1011149
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012168
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89127
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300024005
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlFJ44-4A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 11
Thrust (lbs)73239220151253621
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)870
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49653.4
Wingspan (ft)6964.49450
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.4
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.984.8
Cabin Height (ft)666.24.8
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.817.2
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.515.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061127
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70