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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.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.00$ 9.39
Min Crew22244
Total Seats1114141214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 6500Global 7500G500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40856600770052007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.90$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1217191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)210503065049500
Standard Cabin Seats912121012
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,644$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$47,500,000$60,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22244
Crew RestYesYesYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesYesYesYes
Total Seats1114141214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1217191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912121012
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230003190031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPearlPassportPW814GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition10000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922015125189201514416900
No. of Engines22222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.499.511191.299.8
Wingspan (ft)64.49410486.399.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.9887.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)66.26.26.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)25.643.354.541.546.9
Overall Height (ft)20.725.52725.525.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.96.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.426.332.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112230235