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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x 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 offers about 3,400 nm range with seating commonly around 8–10, while the G280 is similar in category with roughly 3,600 nm range and usually 8–10 passengers. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G400 are large‑cabin jets: the Challenger 650 is generally around 4,000 nm with typical seating about 9–12, while the G400 is a newer large‑cabin design marketed around the low‑4,000‑nm class with typical seating roughly 10–12. Moving up, the Gulfstream G500 and Bombardier Global 5500 are long‑range large‑cabin aircraft. The G500 is commonly cited around 5,300 nm with about 10–14 passengers, while the Global 5500 is about 5,900 nm with roughly 10–16. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a long‑range large‑cabin jet emphasizing cabin width, typically around 5,500 nm and usually accommodating about 10–16 passengers.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22232—2
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 6.57—$ 9.00
Min Crew2222244
Total Seats10111417101212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 55006XG280G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)3400408559005500360042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.82—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats10121616101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050——155503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats8912148—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 3,168—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470504516481539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22232—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222—4
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo—No
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesNo—Yes
Total Seats1011141710—12
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats1012161610—19
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8—10.29.2—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats8912148—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000—2920025000—31900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———39005800——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—Yes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPearlPW812DHTF7250G—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition5000On-Condition—10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15—ISA + 17ISA + 17—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922015125140007624—15144
No. of Engines22222—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.49684.366.9—91.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.49485.163—86.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor——0.3—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.988.56.9—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.56.3—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.640.840.425.9—41.5
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.524.521.4—25.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9—6.35.4—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4—27.517.7—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112—140154—230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)———1843———