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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers; the 3500 offers roughly 3,400 nm range, while the G280 is about 3,600 nm. Moving up to large‑cabin jets, the Bombardier Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G400 generally seat about 10–12; the 650 is around 4,000 nm, while the G400 is roughly 4,200 nm. In the long‑range large‑cabin tier, Gulfstream G500 and G600 typically carry about 12–14, with approximate ranges of 5,300 nm and 6,600 nm, respectively. In the ultra‑long‑range flagship class, Gulfstream G650ER and G700 generally accommodate about 14–16; the G650ER is about 7,500 nm and the G700 about 7,750 nm. Bombardier’s Globals are also ultra‑long‑range: the Global 7500 typically carries about 14–19 with ~7,700 nm range; the Global 8000 targets similar capacity with ~8,000 nm range. Gulfstream’s G800 is likewise ultra‑long‑range at about 8,000 nm with roughly 14–16 passengers.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22222—2223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 9.50$ 6.57—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39——
Min Crew2224244444—
Total Seats1011141910121212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 7500Global 8000G280G400G500G600G650ERG700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)3400408577008000360042005200650075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.82—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats10121919101919191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050——1555030650306504056049500——
Standard Cabin Seats8912128—10101212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 4,900$ 3,168—$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470516626.7481539516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type——Business JetBusiness Jet———————
Max Passengers———19———————
Cabin
Cockpit22222—2222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew22242—4444—
Crew RestNoYesYesYesNo—NoYesYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesNo—YesYesYesYes—
Total Seats1011141910—12121416—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1012191910—19191919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8——9.2—10.710.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats8912128—10101212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000——25000—319003190031900——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——45002,9005800——————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPassportPassportHTF7250G—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)7323922018920189207624—15144156801690018250—
No. of Engines22222—2222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.411111166.9—91.296.199.8109.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.410410463—86.394.199.6103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor——0.3—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.9886.9—7.67.68.28.2—
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.26.3—6.46.46.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.654.554.525.9—41.545.246.956.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.7272721.4—25.525.325.725.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9——5.4—6.16.16.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4——17.7—26.330.232.7——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112——154—230230235195—