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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet, best suited to regional and transcontinental missions. It typically carries about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout, and its range is roughly 3,400 nautical miles, making it a strong option for routes like North America coast-to-coast with the right conditions. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are large-cabin, long-range jets aimed at longer nonstop city pairs and a more expansive onboard experience. The Global 5500 generally accommodates around 10–13 passengers and offers about 5,900 nautical miles of range, enabling missions such as New York to London or Los Angeles to Tokyo with favorable winds and payload. The Global 6500 is the larger, longer-legged sibling, usually arranged for about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 6,600 nautical miles, better suited to very long nonstop routes and higher-comfort multi-zone cabin configurations.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49
Min Crew222
Total Seats101414
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340059006600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats101617
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950
Standard Cabin Seats81212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 4,895
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats101414
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101617
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PearlPearl
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)73231512515125
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.5
Wingspan (ft)699494
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.288
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.3
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106