Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category. The Challenger 3500 typically flies about 3,400 nm with around 8–10 passengers in comfort, while the G280 offers similar cabin class with roughly 3,600 nm range and a comparable passenger load. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000S/2000LXS are large‑cabin jets: the Challenger 650 is around 4,000 nm and commonly 10–12 passengers; the Falcon 2000S is shorter‑leg (about 3,350 nm) and the 2000LXS stretches farther (about 4,000 nm), both usually seating about 8–10 comfortably (up to the low teens depending on layout). The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 move into long‑range, large‑cabin class, with roughly 5,900–6,300 nm range and typically 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 is a newer large‑cabin, long‑range entrant positioned between super‑midsize and true long‑range, targeting roughly 4,200 nm and about 10–12 passengers.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 2000LXS | 2000S | G280 | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 5900 | 4155 | 3540 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 18250 | 18250 | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 490 | 490 | 481 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.2 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | — | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 25300 | 25300 | 25000 | — | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | — | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 15125 | 7000 | 7000 | 7624 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 96 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 94 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 63 | — | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 40.8 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 25.5 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.7 | — | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 131 | 134 | 154 | — | 230 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — | — | — |