2014 – 2021
Key Facts
- Large windows, angled touch screens, and carefully selected finishes provide the perfect balance between aesthetics and ergonomics.
- The Bombardier Challenger 350 is optimally balanced resulting in a smooth ride.
- The Challenger 350 benefits from having a flat floor and safe access to baggage during flight.
- Bombardier’s exclusive cabin management system allows you to easily switch from information to entertainment.
- Integrated sidewall speakers allows you to enjoy an unparalleled audio experience.
- Equipped to meet current and upcoming navigational requirements.
Overview & History of the Bombardier Challenger 350
The Bombardier Challenger 350 is the second smallest aircraft in Bombardier’s aircraft lineup. The Challenger 350 traces its routes back to the Challenger 300, an aircraft that was announced in 1999. After taking its first flight in 2001, deliveries started at the beginning of 2004.
After a decade of success the Challenger 350 was introduced as the new and improved variant. The upgrades include a more luxurious interior, taller cabin, increased range and efficiency.
The Challenger 300/350 aircraft have over one million hours of operation, boasting a 99.79% dispatch reliability rate.
The Challenger 350 is a popular aircraft among Charter operators, such as Flexjet, NetJets, VistaJet & XOJET.
Crucially, the Bombardier Challenger 350 is a reliable aircraft regarding its range. Officially the maximum range of the Challenger 350 is 3,200 Nautical Miles. The maximum passenger capacity is 10.
To quote Bombardier; “when we say 3,200 nm range, we mean it.” Bombardier also states that the Challenger 350 can fly from New York to London, Paris to Dubai, and Hong Kong to Mumbai non-stop at the full passenger capacity.
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Bombardier Challenger 350 Performance
The Challenger 350 is capable of carrying up to 10 passengers a range of up to 3,200 Nautical Miles (3,682 Miles / 5,926 KM).
Powered by two rear mounted Honeywell HTF7350 turbofan engines, the Challenger 350 is capable of cruising at 448 Knots at a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet.
The Honeywell engines produce 7,323 lbf of thrust each which gets the aircraft airborne with just 4,835 feet of runway. The Challenger 350 has a minimum landing distance of 2,364 feet.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Interior
The Challenger 350’s interior is where the aircraft really shines. Bombardier describes the aircraft as a “no-compromise approach” to aircraft design.
The Challenger 350 benefits from the largest cabin in its class. Features include a fully flat floor, access to baggage during flight, and exquisite finishes.
Bombardier is at the top of their game with interior design. Featuring exceptional craftsmanship, carefully selected finishes, large windows, and angled touch screens.
Optionally experience Ka-band and 4g air-to-ground internet. This allows you to stream music, watch movies & participate in video conferences.
Flying the Challenger 350 gives you the ability to control the cabin from the comfort of every seat. The cabin management system of the 350 has been inspired by Bombardier’s flagship aircraft – the Global 7500.
The cabin management system allows you to connect to your personal devices with a super simple user interface.
An area that the 350 really shines is the cabin atmosphere. The Challenger 350 has a maximum cabin altitude of 7,848 feet. Additionally, the Challenger has an exceptionally quiet cabin environment with a peak noise level of just 72 decibels.
In Bombardier’s own words, “with its superior sound suppressing design, which includes a standard entry door acoustic curtain and galley pocket door, the Challenger 350 aircraft features the quietest cabin in its class.”
Interior Features on the Bombardier Challenger 350:
- Sound-insulating entry door and cockpit closeout curtains
- Spacious galley with generous work surface, microwave, drainable ice drawer and available sink and faucet
- Wardrobe for passengers’ and crew members’ personal items
- Wood and stone flooring available
- Sound-insulating sliding door separating entrance from main cabin
- Flexible seating arrangements for up to 10 passengers
- Executive seating in club configuration
- 3-place divan with berthing capability available
- Seats feature 180°-swivel, tracking, recline and berthing capability
- Quick-access seat storage compartments
- Concealed tables at each executive seating arrangement
- Wireless control of cabin environment and entertainment via personal electronic devices
- Plug-and-play entertainment experience with universal HDMI and USB ports
- 22 in (56 cm) high definition forward and aft bulkhead monitors
- Ka-band and 4G ATG internet available
- Unrestricted and safe access to a 106 ft³ (3 m³) baggage compartment
- Lavatory featuring large backlit mirror and vanity, sink and faucet
Cockpit
As you would expect from a leading aircraft manufacturer, the Challenger 350 is equipped with the latest safety features upfront.
“The Challenger 350 business jet comes fully-equipped with more baseline features than the competition. While exceptional in its category, these premium enhancements all come standard in the aircraft.”
The benefits of the latest technology upfront will benefit you by reducing operating costs, increase safety and increase the smoothness of the ride.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Charter Cost
When it comes to chartering a Challenger 350 you can expect to pay just under $5,000 per flight hour.
Naturally, prices will vary depending on aircraft availability, ground fees, fuel prices and so on.
The Challenger 350 is an excellent aircraft to charter due to the popularity of the aircraft and the high dispatch reliability. This ensures that you will easily be able to find one for charter.
Purchase Price
Prices for a new Bombardier Challenger 350 start from just under $26 million.
2016 to 2020 model prices range from $13.5 million to $26.7 million prices respectively.
Performance |
Comfort |
Weights |
|---|---|---|
| Range: 3,200 nm | Number of Passengers: 10 | Baggage Capacity: 106 Cubic Feet |
| Cruise Speed: 470 knots | Cabin Pressure: 9 PSI | Max Take-Off Weight: 40,600 lbs |
| Ceiling: 45,000 feet | Cabin Altitude: 7,848 feet | Max Landing Weight: 34,150 lbs |
| Take-Off Distance: 4,835 feet | Production Start: 2014 | |
| Landing Distance: 2,364 feet | Production End: Present |
Dimensions |
Power |
|---|---|
| Exterior Length: 68.6 feet | Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell |
| Exterior Height: 20 feet | Engine Model: HTF7350 |
| Wingspan: 68.9 feet | Fuel Burn: 330 Gallons per Hour |
| Interior Length: 25.2 feet | |
| Interior Width: 7.2 feet | |
| Interior Height: 6 feet | |
| Interior/Exterior Ratio: 37% |
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