Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G280
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | Gulfstream G280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 12 | 10 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 4,000 nm | 3,600 nm |
| Cruise speed | — | 482 kt |
| Service ceiling | — | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateThe size class's published hourly rates, not a quote for this model | $14,500–$16,500/hr (large jet) | $12,950/hr on CRAFT's card, fuel and FET included |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. CRAFT's own estimates, built the same way for every aircraft from public inputs; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | Gulfstream G280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $1,084,067 | $771,010 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $6,395/hr | $5,154/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $2,363,067 | $1,801,810 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $11,815/hr | $9,009/hr |
Full breakdowns: Bombardier Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G280.
Price by build year, specs and every tail number: Bombardier Challenger 650 and Gulfstream G280.
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