Mon. Apr 20th, 2026

Bombardier Challenger 600 series

The Bombardier Challenger 600 series are business jets that have been in production since 1980. The aircraft was originally developed by Canadair, but at the beginning of production, the project was taken over and invested by Bombardier Aerospace.

Technically, it is a low-wing monoplane with jet propulsion, with two engines on the rear of the fuselage.

technical parameters Bombardier Challenger 650

Manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace
Role Business jet
First flight 8 November 1978
Produced 1980–present
Crew Two (pilot and co-pilot)
Capacity 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) and up to 19 passengers
Wingspan 19.6 m (64 ft 4 in)
Length 20.9 m (68 ft 5 in)
Height 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in)
Wing area 45.4 m2 (489 sq ft)
Aspect ratio 8,46
Max takeoff weight 21,863 kg (48,200 lb)
Empty weight 12,315 kg (27,150 lb)
Fuel capacity 9,072 kg (20,000 lb)
Cabin 1.83 m / 6 ft 0 in high, 2.41 m / 7 ft 11 in wide
Powerplant 2 × General Electric CF34-3B turbofans, 41 kN (9,220 lbf) thrust each
Cruise speed 854 km/h (531 mph, 461 kn)
Maximum speed 854 km/h (531 mph, 490 kn)
Range 7,408 km (4,603 mi, 4,000 nmi)
Service ceiling 12,497 m (41,000 ft)
Wing loading 481.6 kg/m2 (98.6 lb/sq ft)
Takeoff 1,720 m / 5,640 ft (SL, ISA, MTOW)
Landing 732 m / 2,402 ft (SL, ISA, typical)

Bombardier Challenger 600 series

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