Super Midsize Jets compared
Bombardier Challenger 604 vs Gulfstream G280
Both are super midsize jets. The Challenger 604 seats 2 more passengers (12 vs 10). The Challenger 604 flies 90 km (49 nm) farther: 6,390 km against 6,300 km. The Gulfstream G280 cruises 30 km/h faster. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Challenger 604 and Gulfstream G280.
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 604 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12 (better) | 10 |
| Range | 6,390 km3,450 nm (better) | 6,300 km3,402 nm |
| Cruise speed | 850 km/h459 kt | 880 km/h475 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.85 m6.1 ft | 1.86 m6.1 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 2.49 m8.2 ft (better) | 2.13 m7.0 ft |
| Cabin length | 8.31 m27.3 ft | 8.43 m27.7 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft (better) | 100 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $8,300/hr | $7,400/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Challenger 604 if you need the extra 90 km (49 nm) of range, you are a group of 11 to 12, you want a wider cabin (36 cm more across) and you travel with a lot of luggage (115 cu ft of baggage space vs 100).
Pick the Gulfstream G280 if you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.1 m longer) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 30 km/h faster).
The Gulfstream G280 is estimated at $7,400/hr against $8,300/hr for the Challenger 604, about $900 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Gulfstream G280 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 London (LTN) to Toronto (YYZ) nonstop, 5,694 km. The Gulfstream G280 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 604 vs Gulfstream G280: common questions
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