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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 8000 | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 8000 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| 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 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 626.7 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $78,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 19 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 19 | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Passport | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 18920 | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 111 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 104 | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 54.5 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 27 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 | — |