Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation X+
Summary
The Bombardier Challenger 350 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 3,200 nm); the Cessna Citation X+ carries more (12 vs 10 pax); the Cessna Citation X+ is faster (528 vs 470 kt).
| Specification | Challenger 350 | Citation X+ |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926.4 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 | 40,600 lb (18,415.8 kg) | 36,600 lb (16,601.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 9 count✓ | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 10 count | 12 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 25.2 ft (7.68 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 HTF7350 | Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 7,034 lbf |
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