Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Gulfstream G280
Summary
The Bombardier Challenger 350 and the Gulfstream G280 are two super-midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G280 flies farther (3,600 vs 3,200 nm); the Gulfstream G280 is faster (482 vs 470 kt); the Gulfstream G280 has the taller cabin (6.2 vs 6.1 ft).
| Specification | Challenger 350 | G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926.4 km) | 3,600 nm (6,667.2 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 482 kt (892.7 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 40,600 lb (18,415.8 kg) | 39,600 lb (17,962.2 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 9 count✓ | 8 count |
| Max passengers | 10 count | 10 count |
| Cabin length | 25.2 ft (7.68 m) | 25.2 ft (7.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) | 6.2 ft (1.91 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 7.2 ft (2.19 m) | 7.2 ft (2.19 m) |
| Baggage volume | 106 cuft (3 m3) | 120 cuft (3.4 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Honeywell HTF7350 | Honeywell HTF7250G |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 7,624 lbf |
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