Bombardier CS300

The larger C Series jet built for efficient short and medium-haul operations.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: BCS3 2013–Present Active $86 million (2017)

The Bombardier CS300, later redesignated as the Airbus A220-300, was developed to serve the 120 to 150 seat market. Introduced in the late 2010s, it emphasized fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. The aircraft represented a new generation of narrow-body design.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Pratt And Whitney PW1500G
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 23,300 lbf · 104 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
160 economy · 120 business
Crew
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Cabin width
10 ft 9 in  ·  3.28 m
Cabin height
6 ft 11 in  ·  2.10 m
Cabin length
90 ft 3 in  ·  27.50 m
Exterior length
127 ft 0 in  ·  38.70 m
Tail height
37 ft 9 in  ·  11.50 m
Fuselage diameter
12 ft 2 in  ·  3.70 m
Wing span
115 ft 2 in  ·  35.10 m
Baggage volume
1,116 ft³  ·  31.6 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
149,000 lb  ·  67,500 kg
Max landing weight
129,500 lb  ·  58,500 kg
Max payload
41,300 lb  ·  18,700 kg
Fuel capacity
5,700 gal · 21,500 L · 17,200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
470 kt  ·  541 mph  ·  870 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
140 kt  ·  161 mph  ·  259 km/h
Range
3,300 nm  ·  3,800 mi  ·  6,110 km
Fuel burn
0.81 nm/gal  ·  0.40 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,100 ft/min  ·  16 m/s
Takeoff distance
6,200 ft  ·  1,890 m
Landing distance
4,950 ft  ·  1,510 m
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Operational Context

Bombardier CS300 — modern narrow-body twinjet

The CS300 first flew in 2015 and entered service in 2016. It features a clean-sheet design with advanced aerodynamics and composite materials. The aircraft offers a wider cabin cross-section than many competitors in its class.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines producing approximately 23,000 pounds of thrust (102 kN) each, the CS300 cruises at around 470 knots (870 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 149,000 pounds (67,600 kg). Seating typically ranges from 130 to 150 passengers.

The CS300 achieved strong market acceptance and was later integrated into Airbus as the A220-300. Its efficiency and passenger experience have made it popular on regional and medium-haul routes. The aircraft represents a significant evolution in single-aisle jet design.