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Airbus Acj350 vs Bombardier Challenger 650

The Airbus ACJ350 and the Bombardier Challenger 650 sit in very different categories of business aviation. The ACJ350 is an ultra-long-range VIP airliner derived from a widebody commercial jet, designed for head-of-state and large-cabin private transport with extensive customization, multiple living zones, and the ability to carry a comparatively large party. The Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet, purpose-built for corporate and private missions with a more traditional executive-jet cabin size and operating model. On range, the ACJ350 is in the intercontinental class, typically capable of nonstop missions on the order of roughly 10,000+ nautical miles depending on variant and configuration, enabling city pairs that span nearly any two global regions. The Challenger 650 is long-range but in a smaller class, typically around 4,000 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental and many transoceanic routes with fewer extremes. For passenger capacity, the ACJ350 can be configured to accommodate dozens of passengers in VIP layouts, whereas the Challenger 650 commonly seats around 8 to 12 passengers in executive comfort, with higher-density limits possible but not typical for premium use.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Bombardier Challenger 650
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1211
ManufacturerAirbusBombardier
Aircraft NameACJ350Challenger 650
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats3512
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3250021050
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000$32,400,000
DOC / nm—$ 7.16
Max Range (nm)—4085
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.80
Standard Cabin Seats—9
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,365
Cabin
Cockpit—2
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew—2
Crew Rest—Yes
Jump Seat—Yes
Total Seats—11
Galley Location—FWD
Max Cabin Seats—12
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—8.8
Galley / Refreshment—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats—9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—23000
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 CF34-3B MTO
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985—
FADEC—Yes
TBO (hrs)—On-Condition
Flat Rating—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)—9220
No. of Engines—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in68.4
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in64.4
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in7.9
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in25.6
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 20.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft6.9
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor
Cabin Height (ft)—6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—15.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—112