Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet, typically seating about 6–9 passengers, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, best suited to shorter regional missions. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large-cabin, long-range jets; the G500 generally carries about 12–16 passengers and flies roughly 5,200 nautical miles, while the larger G600 is commonly configured for about 12–17 passengers with about 6,600 nautical miles of range. Bombardier’s Global 6500 is an ultra-long-range jet in the large/ultra-long-cabin class, typically accommodating about 12–17 passengers with roughly 6,600 nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a flagship ultra-long-range aircraft, often configured for about 14–19 passengers, offering about 7,700 nautical miles. At the top end, the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range benchmark, typically seating about 11–18 passengers, with approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range. Overall, capability steps up from CJ3+ to G500/6500, then to G600, and peaks with Global 7500 and G650ER.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 4.05 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | CJ3+ | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 7700 | 1898 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 1,680 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 | 415 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $9,915,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 5530 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.9 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23586 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Passport | FJ44-3A | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 18920 | 2820 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 624 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 703 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 111 | 51.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 104 | 53 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 54.5 | 15.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 27 | 15.2 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 12.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 65 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 230 | 230 | 235 |