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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet designed for shorter intercity missions relative to the others, offering an approximate range of about 3,400 nautical miles and typically seating around 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Bombardier Challenger 650 steps up to the large-cabin category, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort over sheer distance, with an approximate range of about 4,000 nautical miles and typical seating around 10 to 12 passengers (often up to about 12–14 depending on configuration). The Bombardier Global 8000 sits in the ultra-long-range flagship class, built for true intercontinental flying, with an approximate range of about 8,000 nautical miles and a typical executive capacity around 13 to 17 passengers depending on cabin zones and layout. In short, the 3500 favors efficient super-midsize missions, the 650 adds a larger cabin and moderate range increase, and the Global 8000 prioritizes maximum range with a multi-zone cabin for longer, higher-capacity premium travel.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.50
Min Crew224
Total Seats101119
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 8000
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340040858000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050
Standard Cabin Seats8912
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedEnhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats101119
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101219
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8912
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922018920
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.4111
Wingspan (ft)6964.4104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.98
Cabin Height (ft)666.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.654.5
Overall Height (ft)2020.727
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112