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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
Cockpit22—2223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39—
Min Crew2244444
Total Seats10111212121416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650G400G500G600G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)3400408542005200650075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78—
Max Cabin Seats10121919191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159502105030650306504056049500—
Standard Cabin Seats89—10101212
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
Cockpit22—2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew22—4444
Crew RestNoYes—NoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes—YesYesYesYes
Total Seats1011—12121416
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012—19191919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8—10.710.710.7—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats89—10101212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000—319003190031900—
Engine
FADECYesYes—YesYesYes—
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTO—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)73239220—15144156801690018250
No. of Engines22—2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.4—91.296.199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)6964.4—86.394.199.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.9—7.67.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)66—6.46.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.6—41.545.246.956.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.7—25.525.325.725.4
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