Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet suited to shorter transcontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nm range and typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The Challenger 650 is a large‑cabin jet with more space and payload, about 4,000 nm range, and commonly 10–12 passengers. Gulfstream’s G400 sits in the large‑cabin segment with about 4,200 nm range and around 10–12 passengers. The G500 and G600 are long‑range large‑cabin jets; the G500 is roughly 5,300 nm and the G600 about 6,600 nm, both typically configured for about 12–15 passengers. The G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, around 7,500 nm, usually 14–16 passengers. The G700 is a newer ultra‑long‑range, very large‑cabin aircraft at about 7,750 nm and often 14–19 passengers. The G800 targets maximum range in the line at about 8,000 nm, generally in a 12–16 passenger class while retaining a large cabin.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| 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 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $32,400,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| 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 | — |