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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew2224
Total Seats10111419
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 6500Global 8000
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408566008000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.68$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats10121719
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$56,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoYesYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10111419
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121719
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)68.768.499.5111
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)25.225.643.354.5
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