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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with a range around 3,400 nautical miles, best suited to regional and shorter transcontinental missions. Moving up to large‑cabin aircraft, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 generally carry about 12–16 passengers; the 5500 offers roughly 5,900 nm of range, while the 6500 extends that to about 6,600 nm, enabling more nonstop intercontinental city pairs. In the ultra‑long‑range class, the Bombardier Global 7500 is the largest and longest‑legged of the Bombardiers listed, typically accommodating about 14–19 passengers with approximately 7,700 nm of range. Gulfstream’s G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet with a similar passenger profile (often about 13–19) and about 7,500 nm of range, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort on very long sectors. The Gulfstream G800 pushes farther, remaining ultra‑long‑range while typically seating about 12–19 passengers and offering approximately 8,000 nm of range, prioritizing maximum nonstop reach.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50——
Min Crew22224—
Total Seats101414141615
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500G700G800
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)34005900660077007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79——
Max Cabin Seats1016171919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)15950—————
Standard Cabin Seats812121212—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900——
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 Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,00071500000
Aircraft Type———Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit22222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew22224—
Crew RestNoNoYesYesOptional—
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes—
Total Seats1014141416—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1016171919—
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8—————
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats812121212—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338—————
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———4500——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes——
ModelHTF73500PearlPearlPassportPearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15——ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)732315125151251892018250—
No. of Engines22222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.5111109.9—
Wingspan (ft)699494104103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor———Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.28888.2—
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.354.556.9—
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.52725.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1—————
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6—————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106———195—