
Bombardier Challenger 600
- Range
- 2,909nm
- Seats
- 11
The Bombardier Challenger 605 is a large-cabin business jet combining a wide cross-section, intercontinental capability and mature Challenger 600-series systems.

The Bombardier Challenger 605's maximum range is 4,123 nautical miles — 62 nm less than the Dassault Falcon 2000LX, the longest-legged Large Jet in our set.
Reach
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 4,123 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 385 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 3,833 ft |
| Typical passengers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 3 |
| Cabin length | 340 in |
| Cabin width | 98 in |
| Cabin height | 73 in |
| Cabin volume | 1,146 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 115 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 48,200 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | General Electric CF34-3B |
| Exterior length | 68.4 ft |
| Wingspan | 64.3 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
The Challenger 605 updated the successful 604 with a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck, revised cabin windows and interior improvements while retaining the wide Challenger cabin and CF34 powerplants. It is commonly configured for ten passengers across multiple cabin zones.
Its blend of cabin volume, baggage capacity and established global support makes it a practical large-jet platform. Production ended in 2016 as the Challenger 650 succeeded it.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Review CF34 engine and APU program coverage, landing-gear timing, corrosion status and the position of major calendar inspections. The economics of a 605 can change materially around large maintenance events.
Cabin systems, connectivity and Pro Line 21 software or hardware status vary by serial number. Long-range and charter histories warrant a complete records, damage-history and modification review.
Category context
Compared with the Challenger 604, the 605 offers a newer flight deck and refreshed cabin environment. The later Challenger 650 adds further cockpit and cabin updates, so acquisition savings should be weighed against modernization and maintenance needs.
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Market position
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