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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 7500G800
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 Type———Business 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 + 15——ISA + 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————