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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet aimed at shorter intercontinental missions, offering roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable club-style layout. The Bombardier Challenger 650 steps into the large‑cabin category with more cabin volume and baggage capability, about 4,000 nautical miles of range, and common configurations around 9 to 12 passengers. Gulfstream’s G500 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet with about 5,300 nautical miles of range and usually seats roughly 10 to 14 passengers, balancing speed, cabin comfort, and runway flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin flagship focused on maximum cabin space, typically accommodating about 13 to 19 passengers with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G800 is also ultra‑long‑range but emphasizes maximum range over cabin length, reaching about 8,000 nautical miles while typically seating about 12 to 19 passengers, making it the strongest option here for the longest nonstop city pairs.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.00——
Min Crew2244—
Total Seats1011121615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650G500G700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentIn Development—
Max Range (nm)3400408552007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.90——
Max Cabin Seats10121919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)159502105030650——
Standard Cabin Seats891012—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,644——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$47,500,000$78,000,00071500000
Cabin
Cockpit2222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew2244—
Crew RestNoYesNoOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes—
Total Seats10111216—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10121919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.810.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats891012—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300031900——
Engine
FADECYesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW814GAPearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition10000On Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)732392201514418250—
No. of Engines2222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.491.2109.9—
Wingspan (ft)6964.486.3103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.97.68.2—
Cabin Height (ft)666.46.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.641.556.9—
Overall Height (ft)2020.725.525.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.96.1——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.426.3——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112230195—