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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet best suited to North American and shorter transoceanic missions; it typically offers about 4,000 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for roughly 10–12 passengers. Stepping up in category, the Bombardier Global 5500 is an ultra-long-range jet designed for true intercontinental flying, with about 5,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 12–16 passengers in a larger, more flexible cabin. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 sit in the long-range to ultra-long-range large-cabin segment. The G500 is generally positioned as a long-range aircraft with roughly 5,300 nautical miles of range and typical capacity around 12–16 passengers. The G600 is the bigger, longer-legged sibling, aimed at higher-speed, longer missions, offering about 6,600 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodating about 12–17 passengers, depending on layout.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 5500Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.00$ 9.28
Min Crew2244
Total Seats11141212
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 5500G500G600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA
Max Range (nm)4085590052006500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.90$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats12161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)210503065040560
Standard Cabin Seats9121010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,644$ 4,789
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$46,000,000$47,500,000$58,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2244
Crew RestYesNoNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYes
Total Seats11141212
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats12161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats9121010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPW814GAPW815GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition1000010000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)9220151251514415680
No. of Engines2222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.49691.296.1
Wingspan (ft)64.49486.394.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.987.67.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.46.4
Cabin Length (ft)25.640.841.545.2
Overall Height (ft)20.725.525.525.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.16.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.330.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112230230