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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G650er

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is best categorized as a super-midsize business jet, optimized for efficient medium-to-long missions. It typically offers a range around 3,400 nautical miles and is commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, balancing comfort with operating economics. The Embraer Legacy 650E sits in the large-cabin category, emphasizing cabin volume and baggage capacity over outright range. It is generally quoted at roughly 3,900 nautical miles and is often arranged for about 10 to 13 passengers, making it well suited to longer regional or transcontinental routes with more people and more luggage. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship jet, built for nonstop intercontinental flying at high speed with a very large, premium cabin. Its range is about 7,500 nautical miles and typical passenger loads run around 12 to 16, depending on layout, with significantly more space, amenities, and global city-pair capability than the other two.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Embraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 8.41$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats101414
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Legacy 650EG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340039807500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.70$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)159502251049500
Standard Cabin Seats81212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,860$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$26,500,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesNoYes
Total Seats101414
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101919
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.410.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats81212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382165031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500AE3007A2BR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323902016900
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.786.599.8
Wingspan (ft)6969.599.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.26.98.2
Cabin Height (ft)666.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.242.446.9
Overall Height (ft)2022.225.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.15.26.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.630.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106286235