Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet, while the Gulfstream G400 sits in the large‑cabin class. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long‑range large‑cabin jets, and the G700 and G800 are ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin flagships. In range, the Challenger 3500 is suited to mid‑to‑long missions (about 3,400 nm). The G400 extends that capability into true large‑cabin territory (about 4,200 nm). The G500 pushes farther for intercontinental flying (about 5,300 nm), with the G600 adding more reach (about 6,600 nm). At the top end, the G700 delivers ultra‑long‑range performance (about 7,750 nm), while the G800 is designed for even longer missions (about 8,000 nm), making it the longest‑range option in this set. Passenger capacity broadly scales with cabin size: the Challenger 3500 typically carries around 8–10 passengers, the G400 about 10–12, the G500/G600 commonly 12–15, and the larger G700/G800 often 14–19, depending on configuration.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.71 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 3500 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G700 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | In Development | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3400 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15950 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,152 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 533 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,950,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | Yes | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23338 | — | 31900 | 31900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Model | HTF73500 | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | Pearl 700 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7323 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 68.7 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 103 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.2 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.2 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.4 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.1 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 16.6 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 106 | — | 230 | 230 | 195 | — |