Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation X vs Bombardier Challenger 300
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
| Cessna Citation X | Bombardier Challenger 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 10 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 3,140 nm | 3,220 nm |
| Cruise speed | 525 kt | 460 kt |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $6,000/hr | $7,000/hr |
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. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Cessna Citation X | Bombardier Challenger 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $461,672 | $542,666 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $3,067/hr | $2,591/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,075,072 | $1,060,866 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $5,375/hr | $5,304/hr |
Full breakdowns: Cessna Citation X and Bombardier Challenger 300.
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