Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G500
Summary
Bombardier Challenger 650 versus Gulfstream G500: a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Gulfstream G500 leads: 5,300 nm against 4,000 nm. The Gulfstream G500 carries more passengers (19 vs 12). The Gulfstream G500 offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Challenger 650 | 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 MTO | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 15,144 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.