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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Bombardier Global 7500 sit in different business-jet categories and are designed for different mission profiles. The Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet intended mainly for regional and transcontinental trips, offering a typical range of about 4,000 nautical miles. It commonly seats around 10–12 passengers in a comfortable executive configuration, with maximum seating generally in the mid-to-high teens depending on layout. The Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship built for true intercontinental flying, with a published range of about 7,700 nautical miles. It typically carries about 14–16 passengers in multi-zone cabin layouts, with higher maximum seating possible depending on configuration. In practice, the Global 7500 prioritizes longer nonstop legs and more expansive cabin zoning (often including dedicated work, dining, and rest areas), while the Challenger 650 emphasizes a simpler, spacious large-cabin experience with lower operating scale and shorter long-haul capability.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50
Min Crew22
Total Seats1114
ManufacturerBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40857700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats1219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050
Standard Cabin Seats912
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestYesYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1114
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1219
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats912
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)922018920
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.4111
Wingspan (ft)64.4104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.98
Cabin Height (ft)66.2
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.5
Overall Height (ft)20.727
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112