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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 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 roughly 3,400 nm range, aimed at shorter transcontinental missions. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are large‑cabin long‑range jets; the 5500 commonly carries about 10–13 with around 5,900 nm range, while the 6500 is similar in capacity (about 10–14) with about 6,600 nm range. The Bombardier Global 7500 moves into ultra‑long‑range, usually configured for about 10–16 passengers, with about 7,700 nm range. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 are large‑cabin long‑range jets; the G500 typically seats about 10–14 with around 5,300 nm range, and the G600 about 10–16 with roughly 6,600 nm range. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship‑class aircraft, often 10–16 passengers, around 7,500 nm range. The Gulfstream G700 is ultra‑long‑range with a larger cabin, typically about 10–19 passengers, around 7,750 nm range. The Gulfstream G800 is ultra‑long‑range, commonly about 10–19 passengers, with roughly 8,000 nm range.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22222223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39——
Min Crew22224444—
Total Seats101414141212141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500G500G600G650ERG700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)34005900660077005200650075007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78——
Max Cabin Seats1016171919191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)15950———306504056049500——
Standard Cabin Seats812121210101212—
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 PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504516516516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type———Business Jet—————
Cabin
Cockpit22222222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew22224444—
Crew RestNoNoYesYesNoYesYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes—
Total Seats1014141412121416—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1016171919191919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8———10.710.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats812121210101212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338———319003190031900——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———4500—————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500PearlPearlPassportPW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15——ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)732315125151251892015144156801690018250—
No. of Engines22222222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.511191.296.199.8109.9—
Wingspan (ft)69949410486.394.199.6103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor———Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.28887.67.68.28.2—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.46.46.56.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.354.541.545.246.956.9—
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.52725.525.325.725.4—
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—