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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G280

Both are super midsize jets. The Challenger 650 seats 2 more passengers (12 vs 10). The Challenger 650 flies 1,110 km (599 nm) farther: 7,410 km against 6,300 km. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G280.

Bombardier Challenger 650 exterior

Bombardier

Challenger 650

12 seats · 7,410 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 650Gulfstream G280
Passengers12 (better)10
Range7,410 km4,001 nm (better)6,300 km3,402 nm
Cruise speed870 km/h470 kt880 km/h475 kt (better)
Cabin height1.85 m6.1 ft1.86 m6.1 ft (better)
Cabin width2.49 m8.2 ft (better)2.13 m7.0 ft
Cabin length8.31 m27.3 ft8.43 m27.7 ft (better)
Baggage115 cu ft (better)100 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$9,500/hr$7,400/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Challenger 650 if you need the extra 1,110 km (599 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).

The Gulfstream G280 is estimated at $7,400/hr against $9,500/hr for the Challenger 650, about $2,100 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 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.

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Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G280: common questions

Which has more range, the Bombardier Challenger 650 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 has more range: 7,410 km (4,001 nm) against 6,300 km (3,402 nm) for the Gulfstream G280, a difference of 1,110 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Bombardier Challenger 650 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Gulfstream G280 has the lower estimated rate ($7,400/hr against $9,500/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Bombardier Challenger 650 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 has the bigger cabin, 1.85 m high, 2.49 m wide and 8.31 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 650 or the Gulfstream G280?
The Bombardier Challenger 650 carries more: up to 12 passengers against 10 for the Gulfstream G280.

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