Bombardier Challenger 601 vs Gulfstream GIII
The Gulfstream III and Bombardier (Canadair) Challenger 601 are 1980s large-cabin heavies of different philosophy — the GIII is the long-range narrow-deep Gulfstream; the Challenger 601 is the wide-body short-to-mid-range heavy with the roomiest cabin cross-section of its era.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 26
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 12
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1982–1995
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1980–1986
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bombardier Challenger 601 | Gulfstream GIII |
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| Price Range | $325,862 – $2,662,500 | $195,000 – $1,027,500 |
| Category | Large Cabin Jet | Large Cabin Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 12 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 435 kts (806 km/h) | — |
| Range | 3,500 nm (6,482 km) | — |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 45,100 lbs (20,457 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,540.0 gal (9614 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 300.0 GPH (1136 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $900,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $600,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $4,200 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBombardier Challenger 601
Gulfstream GIII
Which Should You Buy: Bombardier Challenger 601 or Gulfstream GIII?
Bottom line: Choose the GIII for genuine long-range intercontinental capability. Choose the Challenger 601 for the widest cabin at lower acquisition cost on shorter missions — accepting its shorter range and, like the GIII, older systems and engine economics.
Pick the Challenger 601 if…
- More inventory — 25 listings vs 4.
Pick the GIII if…
- Budget matters — from $195,000 vs $325,862, you save ~$130,862.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.