Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 350 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 350 | Gulfstream G280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 10 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 3,200 nm | 3,600 nm |
| Cruise speed | 448 kt | 482 kt |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | — | $5,650/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.
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Gulfstream G280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $823,053 | $574,572 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $6,834/hr | $2,539/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $2,189,853 | $1,082,372 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $10,949/hr | $5,412/hr |
Full breakdowns: Bombardier Challenger 350 and Gulfstream G280.
Before you buy one
Flying under 200 hours a year? Compare it to a card.
Owning only beats chartering above a certain number of hours. Tell us how you actually fly and we'll show you where the line sits for you, or browse every ownership cost guide.
A CRAFT flight coordinator usually replies within 30 minutes, 7am–10pm ET.