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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 8000G500G600G650ERG700G750
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)1595021050306504056049500
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 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