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

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet optimized for regional and transcontinental missions, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with a range around 3,400 nautical miles. Moving up to large‑cabin jets, the Bombardier Global 5500 offers a true long‑range category with a larger cabin and typically 10–14 passengers, reaching roughly 5,900 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 6500 is similar in class but longer‑legged, generally 10–17 passengers, with about a 6,600‑nautical‑mile range. Entering the ultra‑long‑range flagship tier, the Bombardier Global 7500 carries roughly 12–19 passengers depending on layout and delivers about 7,700 nautical miles, emphasizing multiple living zones and very long nonstop city pairs. The Gulfstream G800 competes at the top end of the ultra‑long‑range category, typically 12–19 passengers, with an even longer stated range of about 8,000 nautical miles, prioritizing nonstop global reach and high cruise efficiency. Overall, the progression is from super‑midsize (3500) to long‑range large‑cabin (5500/6500) to ultra‑long‑range flagships (7500/G800), with range and cabin flexibility increasing accordingly.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1014141415
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400590066007700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats10161719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950
Standard Cabin Seats8121212
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)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504504516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,00071500000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10141414
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10161719
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8121212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PearlPearlPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323151251512518920
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79699.5111
Wingspan (ft)699494104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.2888
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.843.354.5
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.527
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106