The Cessna Citation X and Bombardier Challenger 300 are two celebrated names in the world of super midsize long-range private aircraft charter. Carrying sensible price tags, both the jets are an excellent package for flyers in search of a reliable private aircraft charter. While the Challenger 300 holds five over-water and transcontinental U.S. records, the Citation X is the second fastest private jet, next to it’s successor, Citation X+. Continuing the discussion further, we break down the differences between these jets, to help you decide the better match for your needs. Let’s begin.
Cruise Speed
Although the cruise speed of the Bombardier is no less fascinating at 459 knots, the Citation X beats the Bombardier by 66 knots, at 525 knots. You can reach almost any Transatlantic or European destination faster in the Citation X than any other jet in its class.
Take-off and Landing Field Length
Both Cessna X and the Bombardier Challenger 300 needs a minimum runway length of 5000 ft to take off. The aircrafts, however, need 3,400 ft and 2,600 ft of runway length respectively, for landing. That means the Challenger 300 can take off and land in shorter runways, enabling you to use more number of air strips than the Citation X.
Fuel Capacity
The Challenger 300 holds 182 additional gallons of fuel than the Citation X, which takes its fuel capacity to 2,112 gal. It goes without saying that this capability allows you to cover more distance, without having to refuel the jet.
Passenger Capacity
While the Cessna seats up to 12 passengers, the Bombardier Challenger 300 has the provision for 16 passengers, excluding the crew. That makes the Challenger 300 an ideal long-range private aircraft charter for larger groups. (not accurate at all, the Challenger 300 seats a maximum of 9 while the citation X seats a maximum of 8.
Payload Capacity
The Cessna Citation X offers a payload capacity of 2,300 lbs. Compare that with the Bombardier Challenger and you get an additional 1200 lbs of payload capacity, at 3,500 lbs .
Altitude or Ceiling Range
Jets that fly higher than the rest are able to avoid traffic and access direct routes. No wonder why many people might prefer the Challenger 300 over the Citation X, which offers 6,000 feet of additional ceiling range in comparison to the Citation X, at 51,000 feet.
And the Winner Is…
Although the Bombardier 300 beats the Cessna Citation X in most of the parameters, except speed, these are not the only factors that matter when deciding which is the better package. Many other factors such as the cost to charter or own the private aircraft and maintenance cost require your attention, which a professional aviation expert at Leviate Air can explain, in detail. To speak with one of our aviation experts, simply call (877) 720-2770 or fill out our contact form and we’ll be there to answer all your questions.
