Bombardier Aviation
Challenger 605
The Bombardier Challenger 605 is the evolution of the 604, adding a redesigned cabin with larger windows, more headroom, and a Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 glass cockpit with four large displays. Retaining the hallmark wide cabin and GE CF34-3B engines, it offers transcontinental range and is one of the most popular large-cabin jets in charter and corporate fleets.
- Updated wide-body cabin with larger windows
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 four-display cockpit
- GE CF34-3B turbofans
- Transcontinental range (~4,000 nm)
- Seats up to 12 in a flat-floor cabin
- Very popular in charter and corporate fleets
Challenger 605 key specifications
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cruise speed
- 459 kts
- Passengers
- up to 12
- Max take-off weight
- 48,300 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turbofan
About the Challenger 605
The Bombardier Aviation Challenger 605 — part of the Challenger 600 family — is a business jet aimed at private and corporate travel that values cabin comfort and speed. It entered service in 2006 and is now a current-generation design, developed in Canada.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 4,000 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 459 knots. It seats up to 12 passengers and is powered by 2 General Electric CF34-3B engines.
Its 4,000 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 605, weigh it against the closest alternatives below and talk to an advisor about acquisition and operating costs.
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How the Challenger 605 compares
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