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

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with an approximate 3,400 nm range suited to transcontinental missions. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 are large-cabin long-range jets, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, offering roughly 5,900 nm and 6,600 nm range respectively. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship with a very large cabin, often 14–19 passengers, and about 7,700 nm range. On the Gulfstream side, the G400 is a large-cabin long-range jet (about 12–16 passengers) around the mid‑4,000 nm class. The G500 and G600 are large-cabin long-range aircraft, typically 12–16 passengers, with about 5,300 nm and 6,600 nm range. The G650ER is an ultra-long-range benchmark, usually 14–18 passengers, at about 7,500 nm. The G700 and G800 are the newest ultra-long-range models; both commonly seat roughly 14–19, with approximately 7,750 nm for the G700 and about 8,000 nm for the G800.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222—2223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39——
Min Crew222244444—
Total Seats10141414121212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500G400G500G600G650ERG700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)340059006600770042005200650075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats101617191919191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)15950———30650306504056049500——
Standard Cabin Seats8121212—10101212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900—$ 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)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504516539516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type———Business Jet——————
Cabin
Cockpit2222—2222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew2222—4444—
Crew RestNoNoYesYes—NoYesYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes—YesYesYesYes—
Total Seats10141414—12121416—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10161719—19191919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8————10.710.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats8121212—10101212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338————319003190031900——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———4500——————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500PearlPearlPassport—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15——ISA + 15—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)7323151251512518920—15144156801690018250—
No. of Engines2222—2222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.5111—91.296.199.8109.9—
Wingspan (ft)699494104—86.394.199.6103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor————Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.2888—7.67.68.28.2—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.2—6.46.46.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.354.5—41.545.246.956.9—
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.527—25.525.325.725.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1————6.16.16.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6————26.330.232.7——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106————230230235195—