| Attribute | Gulfstream III × | Bombardier Challenger 850 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace | Bombardier Aerospace |
| Model | Gulfstream III | Bombardier Challenger 850 |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1979 | 2006 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1986 | 2015 |
| Type | Midsize Business Jets | Midsize Business Jets |
| Icao | GLF3 | CRJ2 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Rolls-Royce Spey RB.163 Mk 511-8 | 2x 2 X General Electric CF34-3B1 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 11,400 | 9,217 |
| Avionics | Honeywell Primus Epic CDS/R | Rockwell Collins ProLine 4 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 885 | 850 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 250 | 233 |
| Travel range (km) | 6,945 | 5,734 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.499 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,716 | 12,497 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 21.39 | 17.25 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,550 | 1,922 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,346 | 887 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 31,615 | 24,040 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 26,535 | 21,319 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,040 | 4,256 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 12,757 | 10,323 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 4.5 | 5.72 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 19 | 16 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.8 | 1.85 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.9 | 2.49 |
| Cabin length (m) | 12.6 | 14.76 |
| Exterior length (m) | 25.3 | 26.77 |
| Tail height (m) | 7.4 | 6.22 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2 | 2.69 |
| Wing span (m) | 23.7 | 21.21 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | Blended Tips |