Bombardier Challenger 350 vs Cessna Citation X+
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350. The Challenger 350 has the wider cabin: 2.19 m against 1.68 m for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Challenger 350 or Citation X+?
Which flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the wider cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
The Challenger 350 has the wider cabin: 2.19 m against 1.68 m for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 8.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Citation X+ for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $23.7 million (2015).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
429 Challenger 350 and 138 Citation X+ are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Challenger 350 vs Citation X+ specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Challenger 350 Bombardier | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 528 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | Not published | 470 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.935 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 4,835 ft (best) | 5,250 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,364 ft (best) | 3,330 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 12 (best) |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) (best) | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) (best) | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) (best) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Cabin volume | Not published | 538 cu ft |
| Baggage | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 82 cu ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7350 (AS907-2-1A) | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 |
| Thrust per engine | 7,323 lbf | 7,034 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 40,600 lb | 36,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 14,150 lb | 12,931 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 2014 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $26.7M (2020) | $23.7M (2015) |
| Pre-owned price | $13M to $18M | $7M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,158 | $7,021 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 429 aircraft (best) | 138 aircraft |
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.
Both aircraft at a glance
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Seats
- 8 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Cabin
- 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m)
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 429 in the US
US operators: Flexjet, NetJets Aviation, Vista America
Challenger 350 specs, interior and price →
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 138 in the US
US operators: Red Wing Aeroplane, Llc., Baker Aviation, Charter Airlines
Citation X+ specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
The Citation X+ flies further: 3,408 nm against 3,200 nm for the Challenger 350.
Which has the wider cabin, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
The Challenger 350 has the wider cabin: 2.19 m against 1.68 m for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 470 kts for the Challenger 350.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 8.
Which costs more to buy, the Challenger 350 or the Citation X+?+
Pre-owned, the Challenger 350 sells for about $13 million to $18 million (2026-06) and the Citation X+ for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06). New, they listed at $26.7 million (2020) and $23.7 million (2015).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
429 Challenger 350 and 138 Citation X+ are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.080, Bombardier BD-100-1A10, Issue 11 (2025)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 factsheet (2024)
- GlobalAir.com, Challenger 350 specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Business Jet Traveler, Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Bombardier Challenger 350 brochure (2024)
- 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)
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Airport Technology, Cessna Citation X+ (Citation Ten) business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
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