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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with a typical range around 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of about 8–12 (certified for more). The Global 5500 and Global 6500 step up into the ultra-long-range category, offering more space and intercontinental capability; the Global 5500 is roughly 5,900 nautical miles and typically carries about 10–14, while the Global 6500 is roughly 6,600 nautical miles with a similar typical load, often 10–14, but with more cabin volume and comfort flexibility. The Global 7500 is a flagship ultra-long-range jet with a much larger cabin and higher cruise performance, around 7,700 nautical miles, commonly configured for about 10–19 passengers depending on layout. The Global 8000 is Bombardier’s longest-range offering in this group, also ultra-long-range, targeting about 8,000 nautical miles with a similar typical capacity range (often 10–19) and emphasizing maximum city-pair reach. Overall, the lineup progresses from large-cabin/transcontinental (Challenger 650) to increasingly capable ultra-long-range intercontinental aircraft (Global 5500/6500/7500/8000).

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.50
Min Crew22224
Total Seats1114141419
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500Global 8000
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40855900660077008000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats1216171919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050
Standard Cabin Seats912121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504504516626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22224
Crew RestYesNoYesYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1114141419
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1216171919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912121212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45002,900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPearlPassportPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922015125151251892018920
No. of Engines22222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49699.5111111
Wingspan (ft)64.49494104104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98888
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.843.354.554.5
Overall Height (ft)20.725.525.52727
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112