Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 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 range around 3,400 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental missions. Moving up to large‑cabin, the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 usually carry roughly 10–16; the 5500 offers about 5,900 nm and the 6500 about 6,600 nm for longer intercontinental city pairs. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, commonly 10–19 passengers, with about 7,700 nm range. Gulfstream’s G600 is large‑cabin/long‑range, generally 10–16 passengers, at about 6,600 nm. The G650ER is ultra‑long‑range, typically 10–18 passengers, around 7,500 nm. The newer Gulfstream G700 is ultra‑long‑range with a very large cabin, often 12–19 passengers, around 7,500 nm. The Gulfstream G800 targets maximum endurance in the line, an ultra‑long‑range jet typically 10–19 passengers, around 8,000 nm. Actual capacity and range vary with layout, payload, and conditions.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | — | — | 40560 | 49500 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — | — |
| 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) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | — | — | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 4500 | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 94 | 94 | 104 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | — | — | 6.1 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | — | — | 30.2 | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | — | — | 230 | 235 | 195 | — |