Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 605 vs Gulfstream G500
Summary
The Bombardier Challenger 605 and the Gulfstream G500 are two heavy jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G500 flies farther (5,300 vs 4,000 nm); the Gulfstream G500 carries more (19 vs 12 pax); the Gulfstream G500 is faster (516 vs 470 kt).
| Specification | Challenger 605 | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 5,300 nm (9,815.6 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) | 79,600 lb (36,105.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 10 count | 13 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 28.3 ft (8.63 m) | 41.6 ft (12.68 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m)✓ | 7.6 ft (2.32 m) |
| Baggage volume | 115 cuft (3.26 m3) | 175 cuft (4.96 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | General Electric CF34-3B | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 15,144 lbf |
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