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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 504 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF73500 | Pearl | Pearl | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 94 | 94 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | — | — |