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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is best viewed as a super‑midsize business jet: it targets shorter transcontinental missions, typically offering a range around 3,400 nautical miles and commonly seating about 8–10 passengers in a high‑comfort layout (with higher-density configurations possible). The Bombardier Global 5500 moves into the large/ultra‑long‑range category, designed for longer city pairs with a range around 5,900 nautical miles and typical seating around 10–14. The Dassault Falcon 6X is also a large, long‑range jet, emphasizing a wide, tall cabin; it delivers roughly 5,500 nautical miles of range and usually accommodates about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the large‑cabin, long‑range class as well, with a range around 5,300 nautical miles and typical seating about 10–14. In general, the Challenger 3500 prioritizes efficient super‑midsize capability, while the Global 5500, Falcon 6X, and G500 compete more directly for longer-range missions and larger-cabin passenger comfort.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats10141712
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 55006XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)3400590055005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats10161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1595030650
Standard Cabin Seats8121410
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 3,845$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10161619
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8121410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PearlPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500010000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323151251400015144
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.79684.391.2
Wingspan (ft)699485.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.288.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.240.840.441.5
Overall Height (ft)2025.524.525.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.627.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106140230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843