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

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet aimed at shorter intercity missions, offering about 4,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating 10–12 passengers, with high comfort but less intercontinental reach. The Bombardier Global 5500 moves into the ultra-long-range category, stretching to roughly 5,900 nautical miles and commonly configured for 12–16 passengers, making it better suited to long nonstop city pairs while retaining a spacious cabin. Dassault’s Falcon 6X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin jet with around 5,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating for 12–16; it emphasizes a very wide/tall cabin and strong short-field and hot/high performance. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the long-range, large-cabin segment with about 5,300 nautical miles of range and usually seats 12–16; it is known for speed and a modern, quiet cabin. Overall, the Challenger 650 is the regional-to-transcontinental choice, while the Global 5500, Falcon 6X, and G500 are true long-range platforms with larger cabins and more flexibility for nonstop international missions.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 7.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats11141712
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 55006XG500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4085590055005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.64$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats12161619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2105030650
Standard Cabin Seats9121410
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 Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$49,500,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats11141712
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12161619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9121410
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002920031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW812DPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500010000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220151251400015144
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49684.391.2
Wingspan (ft)64.49485.186.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.988.57.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.56.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.840.441.5
Overall Height (ft)20.725.524.525.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.427.526.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112140230
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843