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