Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cessna Skylane are single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal and training travel, typically carrying about 4–6 people with short-to-moderate range (roughly 600–1,000 nm, mission dependent). The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light business jet, generally seating about 6–9 passengers and offering a step up in speed and range (around 2,000 nm class), suited to regional and some transcontinental trips. Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 are large‑cabin long‑range business jets, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers; the G500 is in the ~5,000 nm range class, while the G600 stretches farther (mid‑6,000 nm class). The Gulfstream G650ER moves into ultra‑long‑range, typically 14–18 passengers, with roughly 7,500 nm capability. Bombardier’s Global 6500 competes in the long‑range large‑cabin segment (often 12–17 passengers) with about 6,600 nm range. The Global 7500 is the flagship ultra‑long‑range model, often 14–19 passengers, with around 7,700 nm range, rivaling and slightly exceeding the G650ER on published range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 1.01 | $ 4.05 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | — | — | VFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 182 Skylane | CJ3+ | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 6600 | 7700 | 915 | 1898 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | — | — | — | 5530 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 12 | — | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 146 | $ 1,680 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 504 | 516 | 145 | 415 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $530,000 | $9,915,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 | — | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 12 | — | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-B | Pearl | Passport | IO-540-AB1A5 | FJ44-3A | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 2000 | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | — | 245 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | — | — | 87 | 703 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18920 | — | 2820 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 624 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 99.5 | 111 | 29 | 51.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 94 | 104 | 36 | 53 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 8 | 8 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 11.2 | 15.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 25.5 | 27 | 9.4 | 15.2 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | — | 32 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| 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 | — | — | — |