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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 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 Challenger 3500 generally offers mid‑3,000‑nm range, while the G280 is similar and often cited around the high‑3,000‑nm class. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin aircraft, usually configured for about 9–12 passengers, with a longer mid‑4,000‑nm range. Gulfstream’s large‑cabin, long‑range lineup progresses from the G400 and G500 into the G600: all are large‑cabin jets typically seating roughly 10–14, with the G400 and G500 in the ~4,000–5,000‑nm range class and the G600 pushing into the mid‑6,000‑nm class. The G650ER remains a benchmark ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, commonly 12–16 passengers, with ~7,500‑nm class range. At the top end, the Gulfstream G700 and G800 are ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin aircraft (often 13–19 passengers), with the G700 around the mid‑7,000‑nm class and the G800 reaching about 8,000 nm. Bombardier’s Global 8000 is also ultra‑long‑range, typically 13–19 passengers, and targets about 8,000‑nm class range.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222—2223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 6.57—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39——
Min Crew224244444—
Total Seats10111910121212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 8000G280G400G500G600G650ERG700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)340040858000360042005200650075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.82—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats101219101919191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050—1555030650306504056049500——
Standard Cabin Seats89128—10101212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 3,168—$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedEnhanced 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)533470626.7481539516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$78,000,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type——Business Jet———————
Max Passengers——19———————
Cabin
Cockpit2222—2222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew2242—4444—
Crew RestNoYesYesNo—NoYesYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesNo—YesYesYesYes—
Total Seats10111910—12121416—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10121910—19191919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8—9.2—10.710.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats89128—10101212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000—25000—319003190031900——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——2,9005800——————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPassportHTF7250G—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)73239220189207624—15144156801690018250—
No. of Engines2222—2222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.411166.9—91.296.199.8109.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.410463—86.394.199.6103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—0.3—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.986.9—7.67.68.28.2—
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.3—6.46.46.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.654.525.9—41.545.246.956.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.72721.4—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—