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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650 are super‑midsize jets, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The 3500 is the newer, more efficiency‑focused option with roughly 3,400 nm range, while the larger‑cabin 650 trades some efficiency for comfort and payload with about 4,000 nm range. Bombardier’s Global 8000 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, generally configured for about 12–16 passengers, with an around 8,000 nm class range aimed at true intercontinental missions. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 sit in the large‑cabin segment, commonly seating about 10–15. The G500 is the shorter‑range of the two at roughly 5,300 nm, while the G600 extends that to about 6,600 nm. The Gulfstream G650ER is an established ultra‑long‑range benchmark, usually 12–16 passengers, at about 7,500 nm. The newer G700 emphasizes maximum cabin volume in the same class, typically 12–19 passengers, around 7,500 nm. The G800 targets maximum reach over cabin size, typically 12–16 passengers, around 8,000 nm class range.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39——
Min Crew2244444—
Total Seats1011191212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 8000G500G600G650ERG700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)3400408580005200650075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats10121919191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)1595021050—306504056049500——
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 PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470626.7516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$78,000,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type——Business Jet—————
Max Passengers——19—————
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)8.88.8—10.710.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats891210101212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000—319003190031900——
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 Floor—Flat 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)5.16.9—6.16.16.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.4—26.330.232.7——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112—230230235195—