Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650 are super‑midsize jets. The 3500 is optimized for shorter missions in this set, typically around 3,400 nm, and usually carries about 8–10 passengers in comfort. The Challenger 650 is similar in category but with slightly more range, about 4,000 nm, and typically seats about 9–12. Gulfstream G400 and G500 sit in the large‑cabin class. The G400 targets roughly 4,200 nm and commonly seats about 10–12, while the G500 stretches to about 5,300 nm with similar typical capacity (often 10–14). Gulfstream G600 is a larger, longer‑legged large‑cabin jet at about 6,600 nm, typically 12–16 passengers. Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range benchmark at about 7,500 nm, usually 12–16. Gulfstream G700 is a flagship large/ultra‑long‑range model around 7,750 nm, commonly 13–19. Gulfstream G800 pushes range to about 8,000 nm with similar capacity. Bombardier Global 8000 is ultra‑long‑range at about 8,000 nm, typically 13–19 passengers.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | Global 8000 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 8000 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | — | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 4,900 | — | $ 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 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 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | $78,000,000 | 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 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 19 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 19 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | Passport | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | 18920 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | 111 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | 104 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6.2 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | 54.5 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | 27 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 | — |