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Bombardier Challenger 3500 Charter

The 2022 successor to the Challenger 350. Nuage seats, all-new cabin design, voice-controlled cabin management, and 3,400 nm range. The most refined super-midsize in production.

RANGE
6,297 km
MAX PAX
10
TOP SPEED
470 kt
CABIN H.
1.85 m
Bombardier Challenger 3500 exterior

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Overview

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 at a glance

Certified 2022 and now the flagship super-midsize seller, the 3500 competes with the Citation Longitude and Praetor 600. The Nuage seat, first introduced on the Global 7500, delivers a floating spine and tilt-link design that adjusts pressure across the entire body during long sectors. Voice control handles lighting, temperature, blinds and the Ka-band inflight connectivity system.
Specifications

Bombardier Challenger 3500 specifications & fast facts

Range
6,297 km
Passengers
10
Top speed
470 kt
Cabin height
1.85 m
Cabin width
2.19 m
Manufacturer
Bombardier
Years produced
2022-present
Engines
2 x Honeywell HTF7350 (7,323 lbf each)
Passengers (typical)
9
Passengers (max)
10
Crew
2 pilots; cabin attendant optional
Range (nm)
3,400 nm (6,297 km)
Cruise speed
470 kt (870 km/h)
Max Mach
M0.83
Max altitude
45,000 ft
Cabin length
7.68 m (25.2 ft)
Cabin volume
930 cu ft
Baggage
106 cu ft
Lavatories
1 (enclosed)
Galley
Forward wet galley, hot and cold service
Flight attendant
Optional
Wi-Fi
Ka-band high-speed satellite; Gogo Avance optional
Berths
4 sleeping berths
Runway required
4,835 ft
Cabin floorplan

Bombardier Challenger 3500 cabin layout

Cabin height 1.85 m · Width 2.19 m · Seats up to 10

Cabin floorplan of the Bombardier Challenger 3500
Scale cabin floorplan of the Bombardier Challenger 3500.
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Bombardier Challenger 3500

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$6,000 to 8,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$27.4M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$22 to 26M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
2 pilots; cabin attendant optional

Widest cabin in the super-midsize class and the industry's most-chartered type by fleet size, so availability and repositioning economics are excellent. The Nuage seat and voice-controlled cabin are unique at this size.

Compare

Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs. similar super-midsize jets

How the Bombardier Challenger 3500 stacks up against the other super-midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Bombardier Challenger 350 5,926 km 10 470 kt 1.85 × 2.19 m The market-leading super-mid. Widest cabin in class, flat floor, and fly-by-wire controls. The Challenger 3500 upgrade added a modernised cabin and wireless charging.
Cessna Citation Longitude 6,482 km 9 483 kt 1.83 × 1.96 m The newest super-mid on the market. Fastest cruise in class, autothrottle, and the quietest cabin. Slightly narrower than the Challenger.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,778 km 12 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The range king of the class: London to Dubai and Paris to New York non-stop. Full fly-by-wire, HUD, and a stand-out cabin design.
Bombardier Challenger 3500 This model 6,296 km 10 470 kt 1.83 × 2.19 m The 2022 successor to the Challenger 350. Nuage seats, voice-controlled cabin, wireless charging. Same airframe, transformed interior.
Gulfstream G280 6,667 km 10 482 kt 1.88 × 2.13 m Gulfstream engineering in super-mid form. 4,500 ft cabin altitude at FL450 leads the class. Israeli airframe, Savannah completion.
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS 7,408 km 10 482 kt 1.88 × 2.34 m The widebody super-mid alternative. 2.34 m cabin width equals a Global 6000; short-field access equals a light jet.

Considering a different size? Browse the full super-midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Bombardier Challenger 3500 photos

Typical missions

Popular Bombardier Challenger 3500 routes

New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) 5h 45m
London (Farnborough) → New York (Teterboro) 6h 45m
Dubai → London (Farnborough) 6h 40m
Miami → Sao Paulo 7h 35m
Questions

Bombardier Challenger 3500 FAQ

Challenger 3500 vs Challenger 350?
Same airframe, engines, range and speed. Fully redesigned interior with Nuage seats, voice-controlled cabin, wireless charging and premium finishes. Existing 350 owners can retrofit some of these features.
Transatlantic non-stop?
Yes eastbound. Westbound typically requires a Shannon or Gander fuel stop unless payload is light.
Challenger 3500 vs Praetor 600?
The Praetor 600 has 600 nm more range and fly-by-wire flight controls; the 3500 has a wider cabin, higher ceiling and the Nuage seat. Real-world charter selection turns on operator availability and cabin preference.
Wi-Fi and connectivity?
Standard Ka-band inflight connectivity, plus Bombardier Vision cabin management with voice control.
Where is it built?
Bombardier's Montreal, Quebec plant.