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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Challenger 650 sits in the large‑cabin category, usually configured for about 10–12 passengers, with around 4,000 nautical miles of range. Gulfstream’s G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet, generally in the 10–12 passenger class, with about 4,200 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large‑cabin, long‑range models; the G500 commonly carries about 10–13 passengers for roughly 5,200 nautical miles, while the G600 is similar in capacity but stretches range to about 6,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, typically 11–16 passengers, reaching about 7,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a new‑generation ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin aircraft, often 13–19 passengers, with about 7,750 nautical miles of range.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit222223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew2244444
Total Seats10111212121416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650G400G500G600G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)3400408542005200650075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats10121919191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159502105030650306504056049500
Standard Cabin Seats8910101212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470539516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224444
Crew RestNoYesNoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats101112121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101219191919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.810.710.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8910101212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000319003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323922015144156801690018250
No. of Engines222222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.491.296.199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.486.394.199.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.67.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.46.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.641.545.246.956.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.525.325.725.4
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