Bombardier Aviation
Challenger 604
The Bombardier Challenger 604 is a large, wide-body super-midsize business jet renowned for its extraordinarily spacious stand-up cabin and proven transcontinental range. Powered by GE CF34-3B engines and fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite, it became one of the best-selling large-cabin jets and remains a value benchmark on the pre-owned market for its cabin comfort and reliability.
- Wide-body cabin — widest in the super-midsize class
- GE CF34-3B turbofans
- Transcontinental range (~4,000 nm)
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics
- Seats up to 9 in a stand-up flat-floor cabin
- Strong reliability and pre-owned value
Challenger 604 key specifications
- Range
- 4,027 nm
- Cruise speed
- 459 kts
- Passengers
- up to 9
- Max take-off weight
- 47,600 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turbofan
About the Challenger 604
Introduced in 1996 in Canada, the Bombardier Aviation Challenger 604 is a business jet from the Challenger 600 family built for private and corporate travel that values cabin comfort and speed. It is an established, widely-supported design.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 4,027 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 459 knots. It seats up to 9 passengers and is powered by 2 General Electric CF34-3B engines.
Its 4,027 nm range makes it well matched to long-haul and transoceanic missions. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Before committing to the Challenger 604, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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Full specifications
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Value & depreciation
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How the Challenger 604 compares
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