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Gulfstream G280 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500: range, cabin and specifications compared
- The Gulfstream G280 flies about 200 nm further than the Bombardier Challenger 3500 (3,600 nm vs 3,400 nm).
- The Gulfstream G280 has the longer cabin, by about 0 ft 8 in.
- The Gulfstream G280 entered service in 2012; the Bombardier Challenger 3500 in 2022.
| Gulfstream G280 | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Super midsize jet | Super midsize jet |
| Range | 3,600 nm (at Mach 0.80 with 4 passengers) | 3,400 nm (at Mach 0.77 with 4 passengers) |
| Speed | Mach 0.84 maximum | Mach 0.83 top speed |
| Passengers | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
| Cabin | 25 ft 10 in long, 6 ft 11 in wide, 6 ft 1 in high | 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide, 6 ft 0 in high |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7250G | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| In service since | 2012 | 2022 |
Manufacturers publish range under different conditions (passenger numbers, speed and reserves). Compare like for like with each manufacturer before deciding.
Gulfstream G280
The G280 is Gulfstream's super-midsize jet, with a range of about 3,600 nm and a ten-seat cabin. Deliveries began in 2012, and Gulfstream now builds an updated version, the G300.
What to check before buying
Most G280s are still young, so compare total hours and cycles against similar aircraft, confirm enrolment in an hourly engine programme for the Honeywell HTF7250G, and check whether the cabin connectivity has been upgraded.
Bombardier Challenger 3500
The Challenger 3500 is the latest version of the Challenger 300 and 350, one of the best-selling super-midsize families. Pre-owned Challenger 300s and 350s are plentiful, and the 3500 adds an updated cabin and auto-throttles.
What to check before buying
Many Challenger 300 and 350s fly with fractional and charter fleets: compare hours and cycles with the fleet average, and check Honeywell MSP enrolment for the HTF7350 engines.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Gulfstream G280
- AeroCorner — Gulfstream G280
- Bombardier — Challenger 3500 factsheet
- Wikipedia — Bombardier Challenger 300
Figures are published manufacturer or industry values and vary with configuration, payload and conditions. Confirm them with the manufacturer or seller before relying on them.