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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 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 3500 is around 3,400 nm range while the G280 is about 3,600 nm. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with roughly 4,000 nm range and commonly 9–12 passengers. Gulfstream’s G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range step up, generally about 4,200 nm and around 10–12 passengers. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large‑cabin, long‑range jets: the G500 is about 5,300 nm and the G600 about 6,600 nm, both typically configured for ~10–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin aircraft at roughly 7,500 nm with about 11–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 and G800 are the newest ultra‑long‑range flagships: the G700 is about 7,750 nm and the G800 about 8,000+ nm, each typically carrying roughly 13–19 passengers depending on layout.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 6.57$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew22244444
Total Seats101110121212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650G280G400G500G600G650ERG700G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)34004085360042005200650075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.82$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1012101919191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950210501555030650306504056049500
Standard Cabin Seats89810101212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 3,168$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470481539516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224444
Crew RestNoYesNoNoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesNoYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10111012121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121019191919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.210.710.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats89810101212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300025000319003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOHTF7250GPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73239220762415144156801690018250
No. of Engines2222222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.466.991.296.199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.46386.394.199.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.96.97.67.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.36.46.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.625.941.545.246.956.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.721.425.525.325.725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.95.46.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417.726.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112154230230235195