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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet best suited to North American missions, offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8–12 passengers. Stepping up, the Bombardier Global 5500 is an ultra-long-range jet, commonly arranged for about 10–16 passengers, with approximately 5,900 nautical miles of range, enabling true intercontinental city pairs. The Dassault Falcon 6X sits in the ultra-long-range, large-cabin class, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort for around 12–16 passengers and about 5,500 nautical miles of range. Gulfstream’s G400 is a long-range, large-cabin jet positioned below the G500, generally accommodating about 10–16 passengers with an advertised range around 4,200 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G500 is a long-range, large-cabin aircraft with typically 10–19 passengers and about 5,300 nautical miles of range, bridging the gap between mid-size transcontinental capability and near intercontinental reach.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit223—2
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.74—$ 9.00
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1114171212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55006XG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)40855900550042005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.64—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats1216161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)21050——3065030650
Standard Cabin Seats91214—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 3,845—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$49,500,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222—4
Crew RestYesNoNo—No
Jump SeatYesYesYes—Yes
Total Seats111417—12
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats121616—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8—10.2—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats91214—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000—29200—31900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900——
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—Yes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW812D—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000—10000
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 17—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)92201512514000—15144
No. of Engines222—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49684.3—91.2
Wingspan (ft)64.49485.1—86.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor———Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.988.5—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.5—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.840.4—41.5
Overall Height (ft)20.725.524.5—25.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9—6.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4—27.5—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112—140—230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——1843——