Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650 are super‑midsize jets, while the Global 6500 and Global 8000 are large/ultra‑long‑range business jets. The Challenger 3500 is typically used for regional and transcontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range and commonly carrying about 8 to 10 passengers. The Challenger 650 is a larger‑cabin super‑midsize with longer legs, around 4,000 nautical miles, and is often configured for about 9 to 12 passengers. Moving up, the Global 6500 is a true long‑range large‑cabin aircraft designed for intercontinental flying, with about 6,600 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12 to 16 passengers depending on layout. The Global 8000 sits at the top end as an ultra‑long‑range flagship, aiming at approximately 8,000 nautical miles of range and usually accommodating roughly 12 to 17 passengers in typical executive configurations. Overall, the progression is from super‑midsize flexibility to increasingly larger cabins and longer nonstop capability.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 6500 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 6600 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 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) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 504 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $56,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 17 | 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) | — | — | — | 2,900 |
| 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 | 99.5 | 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 | 43.3 | 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 | — | — |