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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a super‑midsize jet, typically seating about 8–12 passengers, with roughly 4,000 nm range. Gulfstream’s G280 is also super‑midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, about 3,600 nm range. Moving up, the Gulfstream G400 and Bombardier Global 5500 are large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft: the G400 is commonly around 10–12 passengers with about 4,200 nm range, while the Global 5500 is often 10–16 passengers with about 5,900 nm range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large‑cabin, long‑range models typically seating ~12–16, with about 5,300 nm (G500) and ~6,600 nm (G600). Bombardier’s Global 6500 sits in the same large/ultra‑long‑range tier at roughly 13–17 passengers and about 6,600 nm. The Gulfstream G650ER is ultra‑long‑range, about 11–18 passengers, around 7,500 nm. The Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are flagship ultra‑long‑range jets, typically ~14–19 passengers, about 7,700 nm (Global 7500) and ~7,500 nm (G700). The Gulfstream G800 and Bombardier Global 8000 target the longest ranges, typically ~12–19 passengers, about 8,000 nm.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit222222—2223
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.50$ 6.57—$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39—
Min Crew22224244444
Total Seats1114141419101212121416
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500Global 6500Global 7500Global 8000G280G400G500G600G650ERG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)40855900660077008000360042005200650075007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.82—$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78—
Max Cabin Seats1216171919101919191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050————1555030650306504056049500—
Standard Cabin Seats9121212128—10101212
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,900$ 3,168—$ 4,644$ 4,789$ 4,844—
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 SystemsGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504504516626.7481539516516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$24,900,00034500000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type———Business JetBusiness Jet——————
Max Passengers————19——————
Cabin
Cockpit222222—2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew222242—4444
Crew RestYesNoYesYesYesNo—NoYesYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYesNo—YesYesYesYes
Total Seats111414141910—12121416
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—FWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121617191910—19191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8————9.2—10.710.710.7—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—GalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats9121212128—10101212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000————25000—319003190031900—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———45002,9005800—————
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes—YesYesYes—
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPearlPassportPassportHTF7250G—PW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—1000010000On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15——ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)9220151251512518920189207624—15144156801690018250
No. of Engines222222—2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49699.511111166.9—91.296.199.8109.9
Wingspan (ft)64.4949410410463—86.394.199.6103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor————0.3—Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.988886.9—7.67.68.28.2
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.26.26.3—6.46.46.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.843.354.554.525.9—41.545.246.956.9
Overall Height (ft)20.725.525.5272721.4—25.525.325.725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9————5.4—6.16.16.7—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4————17.7—26.330.232.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112————154—230230235195