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Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Gulfstream G200
The G200 flies further: 3,400 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350. The G200 has the bigger cabin: 869 cu ft against 860 cu ft for the Challenger 350. They are level at 470 kts.
The short answer
Challenger 350 or G200?
Which flies further, the Challenger 350 or the G200?
The G200 flies further: 3,400 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the G200?
The G200 has the bigger cabin: 869 cu ft against 860 cu ft for the Challenger 350.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the G200?
They are level at 470 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The G200 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 8 for the Challenger 350.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the G200?
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the G200 for about $2.2 million to $7.0 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $23 million (1999).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?
1 Challenger 350 and 5 G200 are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Side by side
Challenger 350 vs G200 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Challenger 350 Bombardier | G200 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 3,400 nm (6,297 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 470 kts |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 430 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.85 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,835 ft (best) | 6,083 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,364 ft (best) | 2,590 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 to 9 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 3 | Not published |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) (best) | 24 ft 4 in (7.42 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) (best) | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 860 cu ft | 869 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 150 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 (AS907-2-1A) | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 6,040 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40,600 lb | 35,450 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,150 lb | 15,010 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 1999 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $26.7M (2020) | $23M (1999) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | $2.2M to $7.0M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $8,813 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Mexico charter list | 1 aircraft | 5 aircraft (best) |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
The aircraft
Both aircraft at a glance
Bombardier
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Seats
- 8 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin
- 860 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Jet Mach México
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream
Gulfstream G200
- Seats
- 8 to 9 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,400 nm
- Cabin
- 869 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 5 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Aerosafin, Pabe Tax, FlyMex
G200 specs, interior and price →More comparisons
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FAQ
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Challenger 350 or the G200?+
The G200 flies further: 3,400 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Challenger 350 or the G200?+
The G200 has the bigger cabin: 869 cu ft against 860 cu ft for the Challenger 350.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the G200?+
They are level at 470 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G200 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 9 against up to 8 for the Challenger 350.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the G200?+
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the G200 for about $2.2 million to $7.0 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $23 million (1999).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?+
1 Challenger 350 and 5 G200 are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
- BJT: Bombardier's Challenger 3500 (Jan 2023)
- Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir: Bombardier unveils new Challenger 3500 business jet (Sep 2021)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20728 (2018), issued Feb 2026
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 price, value, specs and interior (Oct 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- Air Accident Investigation Unit Ireland: Final Report 2019-012, serious incident, Bombardier BD100 1A10 (9H-VCJ), Dublin Airport, 15 January 2017 (Nov 2019)
- VistaJet: Challenger 350 (Oct 2026)
- Wikipedia: Bombardier Challenger 300
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA135, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 (N300ER), Windsor Locks, Connecticut (Dec 2024)
- JST Argentina: Informe basico, Bombardier BD-100-1A10 LV-GOK, San Fernando, 18 December 2024
- Jetcraft: Challenger 350 overview, 2014 to present (Jul 2020)
- AOPA: Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft guide
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 S/N 20789 (2019) factsheet (Aug 2023)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 (2015)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Challenger 350 S/N 20913 (2022)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- AIN, Bombardier builds Challenger family with 3500 (Sep 2021)
- Aviation Week, Used Aircraft Report: Bombardier Challenger 350 (May 2021)
- Australian Aviation, Bombardier Challenger 350 enters service with NetJets (June 2014)
- Aviation Safety Network: IAI 1126 Galaxy and Gulfstream G200 (GALX) occurrences, 25 listed
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 specifications (Oct 2026): 2 x Honeywell HTF7250G of 7,624 lbf each, cabin 25 ft 10 in long, 6 ft 11 in wide, 6 ft 1 in high, high-speed cruise 482 ktas
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G200 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Nov 2026): 60 for sale, asks $2,249,000 to $6,995,000, model years 2000 to 2011
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A53NM, Revision 8 (Jul 2005), copy on Yumpu: Galaxy approved 16 December 1998 (S/N 004 to 056), Gulfstream 200 approved 16 January 2002 (S/N 057 and later), two PW306A engines; IAI transferred the certificate to Gulfstream Aerospace LP on 26 March 2002
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G200 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $8,813 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $1,762,585
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G200 overview, 1997 to 2011 (Jun 2020): cabin volume 869 cu ft
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.013, Issue 05 (May 2025): Galaxy approved by the Israeli CAAI on 16 December 1998 (S/N 004 to 056), Gulfstream 200 on 16 January 2002 (S/N 057 and later), identical except for the name; EASA certification 3 September 2004
- Novajet: Gulfstream G200 fleet page (2026): 9 passengers, full galley, enclosed lavatory, seats that berth two together for sleeping
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G200 specifications (Nov 2026): baggage 150 cu ft; GlobalAir splits it as 125 cu ft external and 25 cu ft internal
- Guardian Jet: 2010 Gulfstream G200 N234EU S/N 234 specifications (Dec 2022): nine passengers, four-place forward club, aft right three-place divan opposite two club seats, forward galley, aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.348, Gulfstream G280, Issue 06 (May 2025): maximum takeoff weight 39,600 lb
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream G-200 N816CC S/N 20 specifications (Aug 2013): eight passengers in forward and aft four-place clubs, forward galley with sink, coffee maker and ice drawers, aft lavatory with pocket door
- Jetcraft: 2007 Gulfstream G200 S/N 174 specifications (Jun 2020): ten passengers, four-place forward club, aft four-place conference group opposite a two-place berthable divan, forward galley with microwave and coffee maker, aft lavatory, jump seat
- Jetcraft: 2009 Gulfstream G200 S/N 223 specifications (Oct 2022): ten passengers, four-place forward club with pocket door, aft four-place conference group opposite a two-place divan, fully enclosed aft lavatory, cockpit jump seat
- Jetcraft: 2008 Gulfstream G200 S/N 173 specifications (Jun 2026): nine passengers, forward galley, aft lavatory, Gogo ATG-5000 internet
- Jetcraft: 2010 Gulfstream G200 S/N 244 specifications (2025): nine passengers, SwiftBroadband internet, jump seat
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G200 N358TD S/N 170 specifications: nine passengers, aft left three-place divan, pocket doors to the forward galley and aft lavatory, Aircell ATG 4000 internet
- Jetcraft: 2010 Gulfstream G200 S/N 234 specifications (Mar 2020): nine passengers, four single club chairs forward, three-place divan opposite two single chairs aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, one jump seat
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G200 (2026): price new $23M
- Gulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): range 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80
- Gulfstream via Airframer: Final Gulfstream G200 rolls off production line (Dec 2011): the 250th and last G200, 14-year run, FAA certification in 1998, originally the Galaxy, Gulfstream bought Galaxy Aerospace in 2001, succeeded by the G280
- Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, Gulfstream G280 (Jan 2021): 4,750 ft of runway at maximum takeoff weight, ISA, sea level
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G200 specifications (Nov 2026): Collins Pro Line IV five-tube EFIS
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G200: follow-on design began in 2005, launched as the G250 in 2008 and renamed the G280
- Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau: Final report, Nestoil PLC Gulfstream G200 5N-BTF, Abuja, 25 January 2018
- AIN: Gulfstream delivers last G200 (Dec 2011): end of a 14-year production run at the Dallas plant
- Aerossurance: G200 leaves runway in Abuja due to improper handling, on the Nigerian final report
- Aviation Safety Network: IAI Gulfstream G200 N199DF, Scottsdale, 10 February 2025, parked and unoccupied, struck by a Learjet 35A that veered off the runway, one other fatality (NTSB preliminary report)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G200 N718QS, Jackson Hole, 22 November 2010, runway overrun (NTSB WPR11IA055)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G200 N813WM, Tegucigalpa, 22 May 2018, runway overrun, written off (CIAA Honduras report AHAC-ACCID-04-2018)
- Schubach Aviation: Gulfstream G200 fleet page (2026): 25 cu ft baggage compartment accessible in flight; divan for two can be used as a bed
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