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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G700Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit2—223—
DOC / nm$ 6.71—$ 9.00$ 9.28——
Min Crew24444—
Total Seats101212121615
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500G400G500G600G700G800
CertificationFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAIn Development—
Max Range (nm)34004200520065007500—
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84—$ 0.90$ 0.93——
Max Cabin Seats1019191919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)15950306503065040560——
Standard Cabin Seats8—101012—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152—$ 4,644$ 4,789——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533539516516516982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$78,000,00071500000
Cabin
Cockpit2—222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew2—444—
Crew RestNo—NoYesOptional—
Jump SeatYes—YesYesYes—
Total Seats10—121216—
Galley LocationFWD—FWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10—191919—
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8—10.710.7——
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—GalleyGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats8—101012—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338—3190031900——
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes——
ModelHTF73500—PW814GAPW815GAPearl 700—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—1000010000On Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 15ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)7323—151441568018250—
No. of Engines2—222—
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.7—91.296.1109.9—
Wingspan (ft)69—86.394.1103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.2—7.67.68.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6—6.46.46.25—
Cabin Length (ft)25.2—41.545.256.9—
Overall Height (ft)20—25.525.325.4—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.1—6.16.1——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.6—26.330.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106—230230195—