Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a super‑midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with roughly 4,000 nm range and typically 8–12 passengers. The Bombardier Global 6500 moves into the large/ultra‑long‑range category, offering about 6,600 nm and usually 10–14 passengers with more cabin volume and endurance. The Bombardier Global 7500 sits at the top end as an ultra‑long‑range flagship, around 7,700 nm, commonly configured for 12–16 passengers and optimized for multiple living zones. Gulfstream’s G500 is a large‑cabin long‑range jet positioned below the longest‑range models, at about 5,300 nm and typically 8–14 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range benchmark, near 7,500 nm, generally 10–16 passengers, emphasizing high cruise speed and intercontinental nonstop capability. Overall, the Challenger 650 prioritizes efficient midsize operations, the G500 and Global 6500 target long‑range large‑cabin missions, and the Global 7500 and G650ER compete at the ultra‑long‑range top tier.
| Spec | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Challenger 650 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | G500 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4085 | 6600 | 7700 | 5200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 21050 | — | — | 30650 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,365 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $32,400,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23000 | — | — | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CF34-3B MTO | Pearl | Passport | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9220 | 15125 | 18920 | 15144 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 68.4 | 99.5 | 111 | 91.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 64.4 | 94 | 104 | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.9 | 8 | 8 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 20.7 | 25.5 | 27 | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.9 | — | — | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 15.4 | — | — | 26.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 112 | — | — | 230 | 235 |