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Bombardier Challenger 3500

Operating costs & specifications · Jets

$1,817,005annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$4,775variable cost / hour
$10.38cost per nm
282.0gph fuel burn
$26,087,500avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$406,080$659,880
Fixed$265,000$265,000
Variable$955,080$1,552,005
Total / hour$6,100$5,591

Performance & dimensions

Range3,400 nm
Cruise speed420 kts · 483 mph
Seating2 crew + 9 passengers
Cabin H × W × L6' 1" × 7' 2" × 25' 2"
Interior volume1107 ft³
Takeoff / landing5100 ft / 2700 ft

About this plane

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 has a variable operating cost of $4,330 per hour. It provides a range of 3,300 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 460 knots (529 mph), with an average fuel burn of 282 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Bombardier Challenger 3500 measures 6'1" high, 7'2" wide, and 28'7" long, delivering a spacious 1,256 cubic feet of interior volume. Accommodating up to 10 passengers, it features a redesigned, ultra-modern environment. As the first business jet in its class to offer autothrottle and voice-controlled cabin technology, it enhances both operational efficiency and passenger comfort. Requiring 5,100 feet for takeoff and 2,700 feet for landing, the Challenger 3500 is capable of accessing a wide variety of airports, including those with shorter runways, while delivering exceptional performance and advanced onboard innovation. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Bombardier Challenger 3500's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

Range from your airport

This model's range: 3,400 nm · 420 kt cruise

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