Range
2900 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.82
Capacity
Up to 8
Avionics
Avco Lycoming
Engines
ALF 502L
Origin
Canada
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About The Challenger 600
The Bombardier Challenger 600 is a large cabin business jet from Bombardier's Challenger family. It is an important part of Bombardier's private aviation history, serving owners, corporate flight departments, charter operators, and special mission users with a blend of speed, cabin utility, and proven systems for its generation.
2,900 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to coast-to-coast, transcontinental, and selected international missions.
Mach 0.82 Top Speed
High-speed performance for its class and production era.
Challenger Family Heritage
A notable Bombardier model that helped define the Challenger product line.
ALF 502L Engines
Twin Avco Lycoming turbofans shape the aircraft's performance and maintenance profile.
Spotlight: 2,900 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to coast-to-coast, transcontinental, and selected international missions.
Milestones
Program Status
Out of Production
Challenger 600 Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
459 KTAS
(850 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
430 KTAS
(796 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.82
Max Range
2,900 NM
(5,371 km)
Service Ceiling
41,000 FT
(12,497 m)
Climb Rate
3,100 FPM
Takeoff Distance
5,700 FT
(1,737 m)
Landing Distance
2,800 FT
(853 m)
With a maximum range of approximately 2,900 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.82, the Challenger 600 is designed for coast-to-coast, transcontinental, and selected international missions. Its 41,000 ft service ceiling, published runway performance, and mature support ecosystem make it a relevant aircraft for buyers evaluating capability, acquisition cost, and mission fit.
Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer
Avco Lycoming
Engine Model
ALF 502L
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
7,500 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 3/4 compliant by configuration
The Challenger 600 is powered by two Avco Lycoming ALF 502L turbofan engines, each rated at approximately 7,500 pounds of thrust. This powerplant pairing defines much of the aircraft's climb, cruise, maintenance, and operating-cost profile, especially for legacy operators comparing engine programs and inspection status.
Operating Weights
MTOW (Max Takeoff)
41,000 LB
(18,597 kg)
Max Landing Weight
33,000 LB
(14,969 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
28,000 LB
(12,701 kg)
Max Payload
4,800 LB
(2,177 kg)
Fuel Capacity
16,000 LB
(7,257 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
24,500 LB
(11,113 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 41,000 lbs, the Challenger 600 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Challenger 600 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
28.3 FT
(8.63 m)
Width
8.2 FT
(2.50 m)
Height
6.1 FT
(1.86 m)
The Challenger 600 cabin provides a wide large-cabin layout with generous aisle space and club seating options. Cabin dimensions are approximately 28.3 ft long, 8.2 ft wide, and 6.1 ft high, with seating for up to 12 passengers depending on layout and about 115 cubic feet of baggage capacity.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 350 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.46M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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The Bombardier Challenger 600 had an estimated new list price of about $9.0M. Current pre-owned values vary significantly by year, total time, engine status, avionics, inspection history, and interior condition.
The Challenger 600 has a maximum range of approximately 2,900 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Challenger 600 can reach a top operating speed of about Mach 0.82, with normal cruise speeds varying by altitude, weight, and mission profile.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Challenger 600 can accommodate up to 12 passengers.