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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Gulfstream G280
The G280 has the longer published maximum range, taller cabin and higher maximum operating Mach. They are level on passengers (max), hourly rate (category). Both are super-midsize jets, so the category hourly rate is the same; the difference on a given trip comes from range, seats and the cabin.
| Criterion | Challenger 3500 | G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Super-midsize jets | Super-midsize jets |
| Production status | In production | In production |
| Passengers (max) | 10 | 10 |
| Range | 6,297 km (3,400 nm) | 6,667 km (3,600 nm)★ Best |
| Max Mach (MMo) | M 0.83 | M 0.85★ Best |
| Cabin length | 7.68 m | 7.75 m |
| Cabin width | 2.19 m | 2.18 m |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m | 1.91 m★ Best |
| Passengers (typical) | 10Passengers: up to, as published | not published |
| Takeoff distance | 1,474 m4,835 ft · SL, ISA, MTOW | not published |
| Landing distance | 721 m2,364 ft · SL, ISA, typical landing weight | not published |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 | not published |
| Cabin altitude at max cruise altitude | 4,850 ftat 41,000 ft cruise, as published | not published |
| Hourly rate (category) | $5,100–$6,500€4,556–€5,806CHF 4,250–CHF 5,417 | $5,100–$6,500€4,556–€5,806CHF 4,250–CHF 5,417 |
Category rate (Super-midsize jet), not a model rate · Paramount Business Jets, 07 Aug 2026 · ECB 14 Oct 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Best values are marked ★ as well as shaded. Specifications as of 10 Sep 2026 · units km (nm), metres.
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The G280: 6,667 km (3,600 nm) against 6,297 km (3,400 nm) (manufacturer published maximum, Range = manufacturer maximum, typical passengers and NBAA IFR reserves as published). Whether either flies a given leg non-stop depends on payload, wind and reserves — use the route check on the compare tool for your city pair.
Both are super-midsize jets, and we publish one category rate for that class: $5,100–$6,500 per hour (€4,556–€5,806), sourced from Paramount Business Jets on 07 Aug 2026. It is a category rate, not a model rate; a firm price comes with the quote.
10 and 10 respectively in the manufacturer's maximum-density configuration. Most operators' cabins seat fewer; the exact layout of the aircraft we quote is confirmed with the offer.
Sources
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Bombardier — aircraft specifications page — 10 Sep 2026
- Manufacturer published specifications (aircraft database, generated May 2026) — 31 May 2026
- Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates — 07 Aug 2026 · hourly category rates
- European Central Bank daily reference rate for 2026-10-14, fetched 2026-10-14 18:25 UTC — 14 Oct 2026 · 1 EUR = 1.1195 USD · 0.933 CHF
Data as of 10 Sep 2026
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