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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
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew24444
Total Seats101212121615
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500G400G500G600G700G750
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAIn Development
Max Range (nm)34004200520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats1019191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950306503065040560
Standard Cabin Seats8101012
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
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2444
Crew RestNoNoYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats10121216
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10191919
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8101012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233383190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW814GAPW815GAPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-Condition1000010000On Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7323151441568018250
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.791.296.1109.9
Wingspan (ft)6986.394.1103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)66.46.46.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.241.545.256.9
Overall Height (ft)2025.525.325.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.626.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106230230195