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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Cessna Citation Cj3

The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is the clear light-jet option here, typically seating about 6–9 passengers and offering short-to-midrange capability around 2,000–2,400 nautical miles, suited to regional missions. The Bombardier Global 6500 steps up into the large-cabin, long-range class, generally carrying about 12–17 passengers with roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin aircraft, usually configured for about 14–19 passengers and capable of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, aimed at the longest nonstop city pairs. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 are large-cabin, long-range jets below the G650ER, with typical seating around 12–19; the G500 is around the 5,000+ nautical mile range band, while the G600 is closer to 6,500+ nautical miles. The Gulfstream G650ER is the flagship ultra-long-range large-cabin option in this set, commonly configured for about 11–18 passengers and reaching roughly 7,500+ nautical miles. Actual capacity and range vary by configuration, payload, and conditions.

SpecBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation CJ3+Gulfstream G500Gulfstream G600Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 4.05$ 9.00$ 9.28$ 9.39
Min Crew221444
Total Seats14149121214
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 6500Global 7500CJ3+G500G600G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)660077001898520065007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.58$ 0.90$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats17198191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12127101012
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 G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504516415516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$56,000,000$75,000,000$9,915,000$47,500,000$58,500,000$60,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Useful Load (lbs)5530306504056049500
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221444
Crew RestYesYesNoNoYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesNoYesYesYes
Total Seats14149121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats17198191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12127101012
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.910.710.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23586319003190031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportFJ44-3APW814GAPW815GABR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition50001000010000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125189202820151441568016900
No. of Engines222222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Fuel Burn (lbph)624
Fuel Capacity (gal)703
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.511151.291.296.199.8
Wingspan (ft)941045386.394.199.6
Cabin Width (ft)884.87.67.68.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.24.86.46.46.5
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.515.741.545.246.9
Overall Height (ft)25.52715.225.525.325.7
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.16.16.16.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.226.330.232.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)65
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)230230235