Range
4000 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.82
Capacity
Up to 8
Avionics
General Electric
Engines
CF34-3B
Origin
Canada
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About The Challenger 605
The Bombardier Challenger 605 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.
4,000 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to transcontinental and transatlantic missions with large-cabin comfort.
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.
CF34-3B Engines
Twin General Electric turbofans shape the aircraft's performance and maintenance profile.
Spotlight: 4,000 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to transcontinental and transatlantic missions with large-cabin comfort.
Milestones
Program Status
Out of Production
Challenger 605 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
4,000 NM
(7,408 km)
Service Ceiling
41,000 FT
(12,497 m)
Climb Rate
3,450 FPM
Takeoff Distance
5,840 FT
(1,780 m)
Landing Distance
2,400 FT
(732 m)
With a maximum range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.82, the Challenger 605 is designed for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with large-cabin comfort. 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
General Electric
Engine Model
CF34-3B
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
8,729 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 3/4 compliant by configuration
The Challenger 605 is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B turbofan engines, each rated at approximately 8,729 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)
48,200 LB
(21,863 kg)
Max Landing Weight
38,000 LB
(17,236 kg)
Max Zero Fuel Weight
32,000 LB
(14,515 kg)
Max Payload
4,800 LB
(2,177 kg)
Fuel Capacity
20,000 LB
(9,072 kg)
Operating Empty Weight
27,300 LB
(12,383 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 48,200 lbs, the Challenger 605 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Challenger 605 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
28.4 FT
(8.66 m)
Width
8.2 FT
(2.50 m)
Height
6.1 FT
(1.86 m)
The Challenger 605 cabin provides a wide large-cabin layout with generous aisle space and club seating options. Cabin dimensions are approximately 28.4 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
$1.68M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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The Bombardier Challenger 605 had an estimated new list price of about $32.0M. Current pre-owned values vary significantly by year, total time, engine status, avionics, inspection history, and interior condition.
The Challenger 605 has a maximum range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Challenger 605 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 605 can accommodate up to 12 passengers.