Challenger 605
$32.0M
Challenger 600
$9.0M
Technical Specification Matrix
Performance Metrics
| Parameter | Challenger 605 | Challenger 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Range (NBAA IFR) | 4,000 nmWinner | 2,900 nm |
| Max Cruise Speed | Mach 0.82 | Mach 0.82 |
| Takeoff Distance (SL, ISA, MTOW) | 5,840 ft | 5,700 ftShort Field |
| Max Operating Altitude | 41,000 ft | 41,000 ft |
Cabin Environment
| Max Certified Seating | 12 pax | 12 pax |
| Cabin Width | 8.2 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Cabin Altitude @ FL410 | 8,000 ft | 8,000 ft |
Expert Insights
Range & Capability
The Challenger 605 excels in sheer capability with a 4000nm range, making it preferred for extreme ultra-long-haul city pairs, whereas the Challenger 600 counters with 2900nm.
Cabin Architecture
While the Challenger 605 focuses on its 2-zone configuration (8.2ft wide), the Challenger 600 provides 8.2ft of width, offering a distinctly different volumetric feel for passengers.
Technological Edge
The Bombardier Challenger 605 remains useful to understand because it shaped Bombardier's position i... Both platforms represent the pinnacle of modern fly-by-wire avionics and systems redundancy in the large cabin class.
Operating Economics (Est.)
Variable Costs Per Hour
Economic Note
Estimates based on 450 hours annual utilization. The Challenger 600 shows higher fuel efficiency resulting in lower direct variable costs per hour, while both airframes require similar fixed overheads for crew and hangarage.