Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a super-midsize business jet, best suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with a typical range around 4,000 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Global 5500 steps into the large-cabin, long-range category, offering a noticeably bigger cabin and longer legs, roughly 5,900 nautical miles, with typical seating around 10–16 passengers depending on layout. The Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship with a much larger, multi-zone cabin, designed for true intercontinental flying at about 7,700 nautical miles and generally accommodating about 8–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Global 8000 sits at the top end as Bombardier’s longest-range ultra-long-range jet, aimed at the farthest city pairs, with an advertised range around 8,000 nautical miles and similar typical seating in the roughly 8–19 passenger range, depending on how the cabin is arranged.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 7700 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 27 | 27 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | — | — |