The Bombardier Challenger 600 series is a family of business jets. It was first produced by Canadair (as an independent company) and then produced in 1986 by Canadair as a division of Bombardier Aerospace. As of December 2017, close to 1,100 Challenger 600 Series have been delivered. Including the Bombardier Challenger 300 and Challenger 850, the 1,600 Bombardier Challengers in-service had logged 7.3 million hours and over 4.3 million flights by early 2017.
The Bombardier Challenger 604 has advanced GE CF34-3B engines, increased fuel capacity including saddle tanks in the rear of the aircraft, new undercarriage for a higher takeoff and landing weight, structural improvements to wings and tail, and a new Rockwell Collins ProLine 4 avionics system.
Seats Full Range (NM / SM): 3662 / 4214
Ferry Range (No Payload) (NM / SM): 4,016 / 4,622
Balance Field Length (Take-off Distance in Feet): 5,621
Landing Distance (Feet): 2,928
Average Block Speed (KTS / MPH): 448 / 515
Normal Cruise (KTS / MPH): 447 / 515
Long Range Cruise Speed (KTS / MPH): 414 / 477
Fuel Usage (Gallons Per Hour): 348.00
Service Ceiling (Feet): 41,000
Useful Payload With Full Fuel (Lbs): 1,231
Maximum Take Off Weight: 48,200
Maximum Landing Weight: 38,000
Basic Operating Weight: 26,423
Total Usable Fuel Weight: 19,354
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Minimum Crew / Maximum Passengers: 2 / 10
Baggage Capacity External / Internal (Cubic Feet): 0 / 115
Cabin Height (Feet): 6’1″
Cabin Width (Feet): 8’2″
Cabin Length (Feet): 28’5″
Cabin Volume (Cubic Feet): 1411.76
Years in Production: 1996-2007
Active Fleet (approximate): 363.00
Airframe Maintenance Per Hour: $569.00
Engine / APU Maintenance Per Hour: $483.00
Fuel Cost based on Gallons Per Hour: $1,479.00
Crew Misc.: $526.00
Total Variable Cost Per Hour: $3,057.00
Cost Per NM: $6.83