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Bombardier Challenger 605

The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a heavy jet built by Bombardier, produced from 2006 to 2015. It covers up to 4,000 nm (7,408 km) nonstop, cruises at 470 kt (870.4 km/h) and tops out at 41,000 ft. The cabin seats 10–12 passengers, with a 6.1-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× General Electric CF34-3B, suiting it to long-haul intercontinental travel.

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Range
4,000nm
7,408 km
High-speed cruise
470kt
870.4 km/h
Passengers
12max
Ceiling
41,000ft
Bombardier Challenger 605 — exterior
Photo: Maarten Visser from Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a heavy jet built by Bombardier, produced from 2006 to 2015. It covers up to 4,000 nm (7,408 km) nonstop, cruises at 470 kt (870.4 km/h) and tops out at 41,000 ft. The cabin seats 10–12 passengers, with a 6.1-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× General Electric CF34-3B, suiting it to long-haul intercontinental travel.

Performance & weights

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
Range 4,000 nm (7,408 km) ref
Max cruise speed 470 kt (870.4 km/h) ref
Max operating altitude 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) ref
Weights
SpecificationValueSource
Max takeoff weight 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) ref

Cabin & dimensions

Cabin
SpecificationValueSource
Typical passengers 10 count ref
Max passengers 12 count ref
Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Cabin length 28.3 ft (8.63 m) ref
Cabin height 6.1 ft (1.86 m) ref
Cabin width 8.2 ft (2.5 m) ref
Baggage volume 115 cuft (3.26 m3) ref

Powerplant

Engines
SpecificationValueSource
Powerplant General Electric CF34-3B ref
Engines 2 count ref
Thrust per engine 9,220 lbf ref

Comparable aircraft

Challenger 650Falcon 2000Falcon 2000LXSFalcon 900EXFalcon 900LXLegacy 600Legacy 650EG450G500Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP)

Example routes

Nonstop capability (estimate)
RouteDistanceNonstop
Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Atlanta 3,599 nm ✓ Nonstop
Tokyo – Seletar 2,864 nm ✓ Nonstop
Naples – Los Angeles 1,949 nm ✓ Nonstop
Mykonos – Zurich 954 nm ✓ Nonstop
West Palm Beach – Atlanta 484 nm ✓ Nonstop
Innsbruck – Zurich 114 nm ✓ Nonstop
Riyadh – Singapore 3,604 nm Fuel stop
White Plains – Olbia (SS) 3,613 nm Fuel stop
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Frequently asked

What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 605?
The Bombardier Challenger 605 has a maximum range of 4,000 nm (7,408 km).
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 605 carry?
The Bombardier Challenger 605 seats up to 12 passengers in a typical configuration.
Is the Bombardier Challenger 605 still in production?
No — the Bombardier Challenger 605 is out of production but remains active in the charter fleet.