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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Gulfstream G280

Both are super midsize jets. Both seat up to 10 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 flies 374 km (202 nm) farther: 6,300 km against 5,926 km. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280.

Bombardier Challenger 3500 exterior

Bombardier

Challenger 3500

10 seats · 5,926 km

Gulfstream G280 exterior

Gulfstream

G280

10 seats · 6,300 km

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.

SpecificationChallenger 3500Gulfstream G280
Passengers1010
Range5,926 km3,200 nm6,300 km3,402 nm (better)
Cruise speed870 km/h470 kt880 km/h475 kt (better)
Cabin height1.85 m6.1 ft1.86 m6.1 ft (better)
Cabin width2.19 m7.2 ft (better)2.13 m7.0 ft
Cabin length9.20 m30.2 ft (better)8.43 m27.7 ft
Baggage106 cu ft (better)100 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$7,800/hr$7,400/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Challenger 3500 if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.8 m longer), you want a wider cabin (6 cm more across) and you travel with a lot of luggage (106 cu ft of baggage space vs 100).

Pick the Gulfstream G280 if you need the extra 374 km (202 nm) of range.

The Gulfstream G280 is estimated at $7,400/hr against $7,800/hr for the Challenger 3500, about $400 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 Gulfstream G280 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.

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Challenger 3500 vs Gulfstream G280: common questions

Which has more range, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Gulfstream G280 has more range: 6,300 km (3,402 nm) against 5,926 km (3,200 nm) for the Bombardier Challenger 3500, a difference of 374 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Gulfstream G280 has the lower estimated rate ($7,400/hr against $7,800/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 has the bigger cabin, 1.85 m high, 2.19 m wide and 9.20 m long. The Gulfstream G280 cabin is 1.86 m high, 2.13 m wide and 8.43 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 or the Gulfstream G280?
Both carry up to 10 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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