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Archived 27 May 2026

G280 vs Phenom 300E vs Challenger 350

Archived side-by-side comparison from the Freestream library

The Gulfstream G280, Embraer Phenom 300E, and Bombardier Challenger 350 span the upper light-to-super-midsize range, representing three distinct cabin widths and cost profiles. The Phenom 300E is a FAR 23-certificated light jet with a range of 1,811 nautical miles. The G280 is a FAR 25 super-midsize platform in current production, delivering 3,385 nautical miles range with a 7.17 ft-wide cabin. The Challenger 350 is a wide-body super-midsize jet produced from 2014 to 2022, with a 7.2 ft cabin and 3,277 nautical miles range.

All three are active on the pre-owned market; the G280 continues in production. This archived comparison uses Conklin & de Decker data pulled 27 May 2026. The G280 and Challenger 350 C&D records omit certain field-length and weight fields; those cells are shown as available on request.

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Platforms
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Longest Range (G280)
482 kts
Highest Cruise (G280)
930 cu ft
Largest Cabin Volume (Challenger 350)

Gulfstream G280

Twin • In Service Since 2012

The Gulfstream G280 is certificated under FAR 25 and in production since 2009, entering service in 2012. It is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines (7,624 lbf each) with the PlaneView 280 (Honeywell Primus Epic) avionics suite. Range at long-range cruise is 3,600 nautical miles; maximum cruise speed is 482 knots. The cabin measures 25.83 ft in length, 7.17 ft wide, and 6.25 ft tall, accommodating up to ten passengers.

Gulfstream G280

Gulfstream G280.

Range
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nm seats-full
Max Speed
482 kts
maximum cruise
Passengers
Up to 10
wide-body cabin
Ceiling
0
ft maximum certified
Cabin Length
25.83 ft
7.17 ft wide × 6.25 ft tall
Engines
HTF7250G
2× Honeywell
Key Specifications
Production2009 – Present
Long-Range Cruise Speed459 kts
Maximum Cruise Speed482 kts
Range, Seats-Full3,385 nm
Ferry Rangeavailable on request
Rate of Climbavailable on request
Engine-Out Ceilingavailable on request
Balanced Field Lengthavailable on request
Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H)25.83 × 7.17 × 6.25 ft
Baggage Volume (Total)120 cu ft
Max Takeoff Weightavailable on request
Basic Operating Weightavailable on request
Usable Fuelavailable on request
Variable Cost Per Hour$4,006
Annual Fixed Cost$778,594

Embraer Phenom 300E

Twin • In Service Since 2018

The Phenom 300E is the enhanced variant of the Phenom 300, certificated under FAR 23 and updated to the E configuration in 2018. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines with the Garmin G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck, it delivers 1,811 nautical miles seats-full at a maximum cruise of 464 knots. The single-zone cabin measures 17.17 ft in length, 5.08 ft wide, and 4.92 ft tall.

Embraer Phenom 300

Phenom 300 shown; the E is the current production variant.

Range
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nm seats-full
Max Speed
464 kts
maximum cruise
Passengers
Up to 8
single-zone cabin
Ceiling
0
ft maximum certified
Cabin Length
17.17 ft
5.08 ft wide × 4.92 ft tall
Engines
PW535E
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada
Key Specifications
Production2018 – Present
Long-Range Cruise Speed383 kts
Maximum Cruise Speed464 kts
Range, Seats-Full1,811 nm
Ferry Range2,077 nm
Rate of Climb3,851 ft/min
Engine-Out Ceiling29,146 ft
Balanced Field Length3,643 ft
Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H)17.17 × 5.08 × 4.92 ft
Baggage Volume (Total)85 cu ft (19 internal, 66 external)
Max Takeoff Weight18,387 lb
Basic Operating Weight11,783 lb
Usable Fuel5,353 lb
Variable Cost Per Hour$2,576
Annual Fixed Cost$565,761

Bombardier Challenger 350

Twin • In Production 2014 – 2022

The Challenger 350 is certificated under FAR 25 and produced from 2014 to 2022, with the Challenger 3500 as its successor. Powered by twin Honeywell HTF7350 engines (7,323 lbf each) and equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced avionics suite, it delivers 3,277 nautical miles range at a maximum cruise of 470 knots. The wide-body cabin measures 25.2 ft in length, 7.2 ft wide, and 6.0 ft tall.

Range
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nm seats-full
Max Speed
470 kts
maximum cruise
Passengers
Up to 10
wide-body cabin
Ceiling
0
ft maximum certified
Cabin Length
25.2 ft
7.2 ft wide × 6.0 ft tall
Engines
HTF7350
2× Honeywell
Key Specifications
Production2014 – 2022
Long-Range Cruise Speed448 kts
Maximum Cruise Speed470 kts
Range, Seats-Full3,277 nm
Ferry Rangeavailable on request
Rate of Climbavailable on request
Engine-Out Ceilingavailable on request
Balanced Field Lengthavailable on request
Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H)25.2 × 7.2 × 6.0 ft
Baggage Volume (Total)106 cu ft
Max Takeoff Weightavailable on request
Basic Operating Weightavailable on request
Usable Fuelavailable on request
Variable Cost Per Hour$4,552
Annual Fixed Cost$1,133,094

Fleet Comparison at a Glance

Key metrics across all three platforms. Hover a column to highlight; best values in each row are accented. Acquisition cost excluded by design.

G280 Phenom 300E Challenger 350
Performance
Range, Seats-Full 3,385 nm 1,811 nm 3,277 nm
Ferry Range available on request 2,077 nm available on request
Maximum Cruise Speed 482 kts 464 kts 470 kts
Long-Range Cruise Speed 459 kts 383 kts 448 kts
Maximum Altitude 45,000 ft 45,000 ft 45,000 ft
Rate of Climb available on request 3,851 ft/min available on request
Engine-Out Ceiling available on request 29,146 ft available on request
Balanced Field Length available on request 3,643 ft available on request
Cabin
Cabin Length 25.83 ft 17.17 ft 25.2 ft
Cabin Width 7.17 ft 5.08 ft 7.2 ft
Cabin Height 6.25 ft 4.92 ft 6.0 ft
Passenger Capacity 10 8 10
Baggage Volume (Total) 120 cu ft 85 cu ft 106 cu ft
Operating Economics
Variable Cost / Hour $4,006 $2,576 $4,552
Fuel / Hour $1,435 $915 $1,485
Maintenance / Hour $1,168 $739 $1,348
Engine Reserves / Hour $1,092 $714 $1,100
Annual Fixed Cost $778,594 $565,761 $1,133,094

Range Comparison (nm, Seats-Full)

Phenom 300E
1,811
Challenger 350
3,277
G280
3,385

Operating Cost Snapshot

Assumes 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, 600 nm average trip.

G280
$4,006
per flight hour
$779K
annual fixed
Phenom 300E
$2,576
per flight hour
$566K
annual fixed
Challenger 350
$4,552
per flight hour
$1,133K
annual fixed

Notes

Source

All performance and operating cost figures are drawn from Conklin & de Decker (JSSI) via Freestream's subscription account, pulled 27 May 2026. Figures reflect the specific variant records held by C&D at that date.

Operating cost assumptions

Hourly variable and annual fixed costs are modelled at 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, and a 600 nm average trip. Crew, hangar, insurance, and training are included in the fixed line. Acquisition cost is excluded.

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