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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers and offering roughly 3,400–3,600 nautical miles of range, suiting transcontinental missions and some shorter transatlantic pairings. Moving into large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft, the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 and the Gulfstream G400, G500, and G600 generally seat about 10–14 passengers with approximately 4,200–6,600 nautical miles of range, enabling many North Atlantic routes and deeper international capability. In the ultra‑long‑range flagship tier, the Gulfstream G650ER and the Bombardier Global 7500, Global 8000, plus Gulfstream G700 and G800 are built for 12–19 passengers (depending on layout) and roughly 7,500–8,000+ nautical miles of range, targeting true intercontinental nonstop missions. Within that top tier, Global 7500 and G700 emphasize very large cabins with long reach, while Global 8000 and G800 push the longest advertised ranges; G650ER remains a proven benchmark for high‑speed, long‑distance travel.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit222222—2223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.50$ 6.57—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39——
Min Crew22224244444—
Total Seats101414141910121212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500Global 8000G280G400G500G600G650ERG700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)34005900660077008000360042005200650075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.82—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats1016171919101919191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)15950————1555030650306504056049500——
Standard Cabin Seats8121212128—10101212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,900$ 3,168—$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504516626.7481539516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type———Business JetBusiness Jet———————
Max Passengers————19———————
Cabin
Cockpit222222—2222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew222242—4444—
Crew RestNoNoYesYesYesNo—NoYesYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesNo—YesYesYesYes—
Total Seats101414141910—12121416—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats101617191910—19191919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8————9.2—10.710.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats8121212128—10101212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338————25000—319003190031900——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———45002,9005800——————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500PearlPearlPassportPassportHTF7250G—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15——ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)7323151251512518920189207624—15144156801690018250—
No. of Engines222222—2222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.511111166.9—91.296.199.8109.9—
Wingspan (ft)69949410410463—86.394.199.6103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor————0.3—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.288886.9—7.67.68.28.2—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.26.3—6.46.46.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.354.554.525.9—41.545.246.956.9—
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.5272721.4—25.525.325.725.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1————5.4—6.16.16.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6————17.7—26.330.232.7——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106————154—230230235195—