Aircraft comparison
Embraer Legacy 450 vs Bombardier Challenger 350
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
| Embraer Legacy 450 | Bombardier Challenger 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 10 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 2,904 nm | 3,200 nm |
| Cruise speed | 462 kt | 448 kt |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $3,800/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.
| Embraer Legacy 450 | Bombardier Challenger 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $500,160 | $823,053 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $2,677/hr | $6,834/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,035,560 | $2,189,853 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $5,178/hr | $10,949/hr |
Full breakdowns: Embraer Legacy 450 and Bombardier Challenger 350.
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