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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 504 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 94 | 94 | 104 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | — | — | 195 | — |