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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super-midsize category, optimized for shorter intercity and regional missions, with a range around 3,400 nautical miles and typically accommodating about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. Moving up, the Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range jet designed for transcontinental and many transatlantic routes, offering roughly 5,900 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 10–13 passengers. The Global 6500 remains in the large-cabin, long-range class but adds more space and capability, stretching range to about 6,600 nautical miles and typically carrying around 12–14 passengers. At the top, the Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin flagship aimed at the longest missions, with approximately 7,700 nautical miles of range and typical configurations for about 14–19 passengers, often with multiple distinct living zones. Overall, the lineup progresses from super-midsize practicality to true ultra-long-range global reach, with cabin volume and typical passenger counts increasing accordingly.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew2222
Total Seats10141414
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400590066007700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats10161719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950
Standard Cabin Seats8121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10141414
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10161719
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8121212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PearlPearlPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323151251512518920
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.5111
Wingspan (ft)699494104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.2888
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.354.5
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.527
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106