Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Bombardier Challenger 650
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 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 12 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 3,200 nm | 4,000 nm |
| Cruise speed | 448 kt | — |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft | — |
| Charter rateThe size class's published hourly rates, not a quote for this model | $12,950/hr on CRAFT's card, fuel and FET included | $14,500–$16,500/hr (large jet) |
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 350 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $769,160 | $1,084,067 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $5,238/hr | $6,395/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,816,760 | $2,363,067 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $9,084/hr | $11,815/hr |
Full breakdowns: Bombardier Challenger 350 and Bombardier Challenger 650.
Price by build year, specs and every tail number: Bombardier Challenger 350 and Bombardier Challenger 650.
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