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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | — | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 6X | G400 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 5500 | 4200 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 30650 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | — | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 | — | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | — | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.2 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 14 | — | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | 29200 | — | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | PW812D | — | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | — | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 14000 | — | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 96 | 84.3 | — | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 85.1 | — | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8.5 | — | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | — | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 40.8 | 40.4 | — | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 24.5 | — | 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 | — | — |