Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, best suited to shorter intercity missions; it typically carries about 8–10 passengers and offers roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range. Moving up, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are large‑cabin long‑range aircraft; both commonly seat around 12–16 passengers, with the 5500 around 5,900 nm and the 6500 around 6,600 nm. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship with a larger cabin and higher typical capacity (about 14–19 passengers) and about 7,700 nm range. On the Gulfstream side, the G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range benchmark, typically 14–18 passengers with about 7,500 nm range. The Gulfstream G700 is a newer ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin model, generally 13–19 passengers with about 7,750 nm range. The Gulfstream G800 emphasizes maximum range in the line, also ultra‑long‑range, typically 12–19 passengers with about 8,000 nm range. Figures vary with cabin layout, payload, and reserves.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.39 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | G650ER | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 7500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.78 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | — | — | 49500 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 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 PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | — | — | 31900 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 4500 | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 16900 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 94 | 94 | 104 | 99.6 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | — | — | 6.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | — | — | 32.7 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | — | — | 235 | 195 | — |