Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Challenger 605 vs Bombardier Challenger 650
Summary
The Bombardier Challenger 605 and the Bombardier Challenger 650 are two heavy jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. The two are closely matched across range, speed and cabin. Both reach 499 of 1038 benchmark city pairs nonstop.
Key differences
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Nonstop reach
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of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Challenger 605 | Challenger 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) | 48,200 lb (21,863.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 10 count | 10 count |
| Max passengers | 12 count | 12 count |
| Cabin length | 28.3 ft (8.63 m) | 28.3 ft (8.63 m) |
| Cabin height | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) | 6.1 ft (1.86 m) |
| Cabin width | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) | 8.2 ft (2.5 m) |
| Baggage volume | 115 cuft (3.26 m3) | 115 cuft (3.26 m3) |
| Powerplant | General Electric CF34-3B | General Electric CF34-3B MTO |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf | 9,220 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Atlanta — 3,599 nm. Both aircraft can fly this nonstop (estimate).
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