Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers; the Challenger 3500 offers roughly 3,400 nm of range, while the G280 is longer‑legged at about 3,600–3,700 nm. Moving into large‑cabin, long‑range jets, the Bombardier Global 6500 and Gulfstream G500/G600 generally carry about 12–16 passengers; the Global 6500 is around 6,600 nm, the G500 about 5,300 nm, and the G600 about 6,500 nm. Gulfstream’s newest large‑cabin G400 is positioned below the G500 with an advertised range around 4,200 nm and typical seating in the 10–14 passenger class. At the ultra‑long‑range end, the Gulfstream G650ER typically accommodates about 14–19 passengers with roughly 7,500 nm of range. The Gulfstream G700 and G800 are the newest flagships with larger cabins and modern interiors; both are commonly configured for roughly 14–19 passengers, with the G700 around 7,750 nm and the G800 stretching to about 8,000 nm.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | Global 6500 | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 6600 | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | — | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 504 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | $56,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 17 | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | Pearl | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | 15125 | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | 99.5 | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | 94 | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | 8 | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | 43.3 | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | 25.5 | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 |