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Bombardier

Challenger 350

Challenger 350
Starting List Price

$26.7M

Bombardier

Challenger 3500

Challenger 3500
Starting List Price

$27.0M

Technical Specification Matrix

Preferred Metric
speed

Performance Metrics

ParameterChallenger 350Challenger 3500
Max Range (NBAA IFR)3,200 nm
3,400 nmWinner
Max Cruise SpeedMach 0.83
Mach 0.83
Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW)4,835 ft
4,835 ft
Max Operating Altitude45,000 ft45,000 ft
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Cabin Environment

Max Certified Seating10 pax10 pax
Cabin Width7.2 ft
7.2 ft
Cabin Altitude @ FL4104,850 ft
4,850 ft

Expert Insights

Range & Capability

The Challenger 350 excels in sheer capability with a 3200nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the Challenger 3500 counters with 3400nm.

Cabin Architecture

While the Challenger 350 focuses on its 2-zone configuration (7.2ft wide), the Challenger 3500 provides 7.2ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.

Technological Edge

The Bombardier Challenger 350 remains useful to understand because it shaped Bombardier's position i... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the super mid size class.

Operating Economics (Est.)

Variable Costs Per Hour

Challenger 350$2,959/hr
Challenger 3500$2,142/hr

Economic Note

Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Challenger 3500 shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.