Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP)
Summary
Bombardier Challenger 650 versus Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP): a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) leads: 4,220 nm against 4,000 nm. The Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) carries more passengers (19 vs 12).
| Specification | Challenger 650 | Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 4,220 nm (7,815.4 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 476 kt (881.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) | 74,600 lb (33,838 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 10 count | 13 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 28.3 ft (8.63 m) | 45.1 ft (13.75 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m)✓ | 7.3 ft (2.23 m) |
| Baggage volume | 115 cuft (3.26 m3) | 169 cuft (4.79 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | General Electric CF34-3B MTO | Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 13,850 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.