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.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 6X | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 5500 | 6X | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 5900 | 5500 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 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 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $46,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $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 | — |