Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 300 vs Cessna Citation X+
Summary
The Bombardier Challenger 300 and the Cessna Citation X+ are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation X+ flies farther (3,460 vs 3,065 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ carries more (12 vs 9 pax); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 470 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Cessna Citation X+ reaches more nonstop (430 versus 388). On a route like London – Morristown (3,028 nm), only the Cessna Citation X+ makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
395nm
11.4% · Citation X+ ahead
Cruise speed
58kt
11.0% · Citation X+ ahead
Cabin height
0.4ft
6.6% · Challenger 300 ahead
Max passengers
3
25.0% · Citation X+ ahead
Nonstop reach
388 / 430
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Challenger 300 | Citation X+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,065 nm (5,676.4 km) | 3,460 nm (6,407.9 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 528 kt (977.9 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 38,850 lb (17,622 kg) | 36,600 lb (16,601.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 8 count | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 12 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 28.6 ft (8.72 m)✓ | 25.2 ft (7.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m)✓ | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) |
| Cabin width | 7.2 ft (2.19 m)✓ | 5.5 ft (1.68 m) |
| Baggage volume | 106 cuft (3 m3)✓ | 82 cuft (2.32 m3) |
| Powerplant | Honeywell HTF7000 | Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 6,826 lbf | 7,034 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
London – Morristown — 3,028 nm. Only the Cessna Citation X+ makes this nonstop (estimate).
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