Range
4000 NM
Max Speed
Mach 0.85
Capacity
Up to 8
Avionics
General Electric
Engines
CF34-3B MTO
Origin
Canada
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About The Challenger 650
The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large cabin business aircraft from Bombardier, designed for owners and operators who need a strong mix of cabin comfort, range, speed, and operational flexibility. As part of the Challenger family, it targets premium private aviation missions with a balance of performance, reliability, and passenger-focused cabin design.
4,000 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability designed for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with useful payload and cabin flexibility.
Mach 0.85 Top Speed
High-speed cruise capability helps reduce trip time on demanding business aviation routes.
2-Zone Cabin Layout
A flexible cabin arrangement supports work, dining, relaxation, and rest depending on configuration.
CF34-3B MTO Engines
Twin General Electric turbofans provide the thrust and reliability expected in this aircraft class.
Spotlight: 4,000 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability designed for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with useful payload and cabin flexibility.
Milestones
Program Status
Active Production
Challenger 650 Specifications
Performance
Max Cruise Speed
488 KTAS
(904 km/h)
Long Range Cruise
459 KTAS
(850 km/h)
Mach Speed
M 0.85
Max Range
4,000 NM
(7,408 km)
Service Ceiling
41,000 FT
(12,497 m)
Climb Rate
3,500 FPM
Takeoff Distance
5,640 FT
(1,719 m)
Landing Distance
2,402 FT
(732 m)
With a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.85, the Challenger 650 is built for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with useful payload and cabin flexibility. Its runway performance, cruise efficiency, and 41,000 ft service ceiling give flight departments useful flexibility across a wide range of mission profiles.
Powerplant
Engine Manufacturer
General Electric
Engine Model
CF34-3B MTO
Engine Type
Turbofan
Thrust Per Engine
9,220 LBF
Engine Count
2
Maintenance Plan
On Condition
Noise Stage
Stage 5
Powered by two General Electric CF34-3B MTO turbofan engines, the Challenger 650 delivers dependable thrust, efficient cruise performance, and the redundancy expected in modern business aviation. The engine installation supports long-range reliability, reduced cockpit workload, and maintenance planning for private, corporate, charter, and special mission operators.
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
27,200 LB
(12,338 kg)
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 48,200 lbs, the Challenger 650 offers a high payload-to-range ratio, allowing operators to carry a full cabin without sacrificing distance.
Challenger 650 Interior
Cabin Specs
Length
28.4 FT
(8.66 m)
Width
8.2 FT
(2.50 m)
Height
6 FT
(1.83 m)
The Challenger 650 cabin offers a refined passenger cabin with seating for up to 12 passengers depending on configuration. Its cabin measures approximately 28.4 ft long, 8.2 ft wide, and 6 ft high, with baggage capacity of about 115 cubic feet and passenger amenities suited to large cabin missions.
Operating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 450 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.71M
Estimated Total Spend
Market Leading Operators
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A new Bombardier Challenger 650 is commonly estimated at approximately $32.0M before options, completion work, taxes, and owner-specific customization.
The Challenger 650 offers a maximum range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles under standard manufacturer or long-range cruise assumptions.
The Challenger 650 can reach a top operating speed of Mach 0.85, with long-range cruise performance optimized for efficient business aviation missions.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Challenger 650 can accommodate up to 12 passengers.