Super Midsize Jets compared
Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650
Both are super midsize jets. The Challenger 650 seats 2 more passengers (12 vs 10). The Challenger 650 flies 1,484 km (801 nm) farther: 7,410 km against 5,926 km. 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 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 12 (better) |
| Range | 5,926 km3,200 nm | 7,410 km4,001 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 870 km/h470 kt | 870 km/h470 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) | $9,500/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Challenger 3500 if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.9 m longer).
Pick the Challenger 650 if you need the extra 1,484 km (801 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 $9,500/hr for the Challenger 650, about $1,700 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Challenger 650 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 650: common questions
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