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Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Gulfstream G400

The Airbus ACJ350 and Boeing BBJ 787 sit in the ultra-long-range, widebody/VIP airliner category, offering intercontinental capability and the most cabin volume for large delegations. In typical VIP configurations, each can fly roughly 9,000–11,000+ nautical miles depending on variant and fit, and can be arranged for anywhere from a few dozen up to well over 50 passengers, with extensive private rooms and meeting/dining spaces. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental missions. Its range is about 3,400 nautical miles, and it commonly carries 8–10 passengers in a business layout, with a smaller cabin optimized for productivity and cost-effective operations. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet positioned between super-midsize and ultra-long-range flagships. It targets around 4,000+ nautical miles of range and typically seats about 10–14 passengers, offering more space and nonstop flexibility than the Challenger 3500, but far less cabin volume and headcount capacity than ACJ350/BBJ 787.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Bombardier Challenger 3500Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22—
Min Crew424
Total Seats121012
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ350Challenger 3500G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Cabin Seats351019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)325001595030650
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470533539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000$26,950,00034500000
DOC / nm—$ 6.71—
Max Range (nm)—34004200
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.84—
Standard Cabin Seats—8—
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,152—
Cabin
Cockpit—2—
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew—2—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Total Seats—10—
Galley Location—FWD—
Max Cabin Seats—10—
Lavatory Location—AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—8.8—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Standard Cabin Seats—8—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—23338—
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 HTF73500—
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985——
FADEC—Yes—
TBO (hrs)—On-Condition—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)—7323—
No. of Engines—2—
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in68.7—
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in69—
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in7.2—
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in25.2—
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 20—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft5.1—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Height (ft)—6—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—16.6—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—106—