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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Bombardier Global 6500 sit in different business-jet categories, aimed at different mission profiles. The Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet designed primarily for shorter to mid-length trips while still offering a comfortable cabin and strong operational flexibility. The Global 6500 is an ultra-long-range business jet built for intercontinental flying, with a larger, more feature-rich cabin optimized for long-duration comfort. In range, the Challenger 650 is typically quoted at about 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental routes and a wide variety of regional missions. The Global 6500 is typically quoted around 6,600 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop long-haul city pairs that would be out of reach for the Challenger. For passenger capacity, both can be configured in multiple layouts. The Challenger 650 commonly seats around 9 to 12 passengers in executive configurations, while the Global 6500 often accommodates roughly 13 to 17 passengers depending on the interior, with more space for distinct living zones on longer flights.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 6500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49
Min Crew22
Total Seats1114
ManufacturerBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 6500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40856600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats1217
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050
Standard Cabin Seats912
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$56,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1114
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1217
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearl
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922015125
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.499.5
Wingspan (ft)64.494
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98
Cabin Height (ft)66.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.643.3
Overall Height (ft)20.725.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112