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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew22444444
Total Seats101119121212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 8000G400G500G600G650ERG700G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)34004085800042005200650075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1012191919191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159502105030650306504056049500
Standard Cabin Seats891210101212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 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 Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470626.7539516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$78,000,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244444
Crew RestNoYesYesNoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10111912121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121919191919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.810.710.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891210101212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000319003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPassportPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)732392201892015144156801690018250
No. of Engines2222222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.411191.296.199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.410486.394.199.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.987.67.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.26.46.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.654.541.545.246.956.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.72725.525.325.725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.426.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112230230235195