Super Midsize Jets compared
Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 604
Both are super midsize jets. The Challenger 604 seats 2 more passengers (12 vs 10). The Challenger 604 flies 464 km (251 nm) farther: 6,390 km against 5,926 km. The Challenger 3500 cruises 20 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.85 m.
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 604 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 12 (better) |
| Range | 5,926 km3,200 nm | 6,390 km3,450 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 870 km/h470 kt (better) | 850 km/h459 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m6.1 ft | 1.85 m6.1 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.19 m7.2 ft | 2.49 m8.2 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 9.20 m30.2 ft (better) | 8.31 m27.3 ft |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft | 115 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $7,800/hr (better) | $8,300/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Challenger 3500 if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.9 m longer) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 20 km/h faster).
Pick the Challenger 604 if you need the extra 464 km (251 nm) of range, you are a group of 11 to 12, you want a wider cabin (30 cm more across) and you travel with a lot of luggage (115 cu ft of baggage space vs 106).
The Challenger 3500 is estimated at $7,800/hr against $8,300/hr for the Challenger 604, about $500 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Challenger 3500 saves about 2 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Challenger 604 can fly New York (TEB) to Lisbon (LIS) nonstop, 5,419 km. The Challenger 3500 would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Challenger 3500 vs Challenger 604: common questions
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