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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 7.16 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4085 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.80 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 21050 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 470 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 11 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | 8.8 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 9 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | 23000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 9220 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 68.4 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 64.4 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 7.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 25.6 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 20.7 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | 6.9 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | 15.4 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | 112 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |