Bombardier Challenger 600
Large Jet
- Range
- 2,909nm
- Seats
- 11
Large JetICAO CRJ2
Bombardier Challenger 850
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is a CRJ200-derived large-cabin jet offering exceptional interior volume and baggage capacity for regional and transcontinental missions.
- Max range
- 3,096nm
- Typical seats
- 15
- Ceiling
- 41,000ft
- Cabin height
- 73in
How far can the Bombardier Challenger 850 fly?
The Bombardier Challenger 850's maximum range is 3,096 nautical miles — 1,089 nm less than the Dassault Falcon 2000LX, the longest-legged Large Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Bombardier Challenger 8503,096 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 3,096 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 368 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,910 ft |
| Typical passengers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 581 in |
| Cabin width | 98 in |
| Cabin height | 73 in |
| Cabin volume | 1,964 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 318 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 53,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 9,220 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | General Electric CF34-3A1 |
| Exterior length | 87.8 ft |
| Wingspan | 69.6 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Bombardier Challenger 850 fits
Model overview
About the Bombardier Challenger 850
The Challenger 850 adapts the CRJ200 airframe to executive service, creating an unusually long and wide cabin for its acquisition segment. Typical completions seat about fifteen passengers and provide far more cabin and baggage volume than purpose-built super-midsize jets.
Its airline-derived structure and systems favor operators that value space over maximum range or small-airport flexibility. The final examples were delivered in the middle of the last decade after a limited production run.
Mission fit
Best for
- Large passenger groups
- Corporate shuttle and team travel
- Missions where cabin volume outweighs maximum range
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Exceptional cabin length and volume
- Large baggage capacity
- CRJ-derived systems and structural heritage
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Completion-specific systems, cabin equipment and maintenance records are central diligence items. Confirm CF34 engine and APU coverage, landing-gear status, heavy-check timing and the support plan for the exact interior installation.
Hangar requirements, crew staffing, airport handling and fuel burn are closer to regional-jet considerations than to a conventional midsize jet. Model the intended route network and annual utilization before acquisition.
Category context
How it compares
The Challenger 850 provides substantially more cabin volume than a Challenger 300 or 605, but it gives up range and airport flexibility. Buyers should compare it with other bizliners and corporate shuttles rather than judging it solely against purpose-built super-midsize aircraft.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Bombardier Challenger 850?
The published specification lists a maximum range of 3,096 nautical miles for the Bombardier Challenger 850.The published specification lists a maximum range of 3,096 nautical miles for the Bombardier Challenger 850. Actual trip capability varies with payload, winds, temperature, reserves, routing and runway conditions.
How many passengers can the Bombardier Challenger 850 carry?
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is listed for 15 passengers with a typical crew of 2.The Bombardier Challenger 850 is listed for 15 passengers with a typical crew of 2. The published cabin dimensions are 581 inches long, 98 inches wide, 73 inches high. Published baggage volume is 318 cubic feet. Actual seating and usable payload depend on the individual aircraft configuration and installed equipment.
What should buyers review before acquiring the Bombardier Challenger 850?
Completion-specific systems, cabin equipment and maintenance records are central diligence items.Completion-specific systems, cabin equipment and maintenance records are central diligence items. Confirm CF34 engine and APU coverage, landing-gear status, heavy-check timing and the support plan for the exact interior installation. Hangar requirements, crew staffing, airport handling and fuel burn are closer to regional-jet considerations than to a conventional midsize jet. Model the intended route network and annual utilization before acquisition.
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