Challenger CL600

Aircraft Information
Years Manufactured: 1981-1983
Manufacturer: Challenger
Model: CL600
Active Fleet: 78
Average Ask Price - August 2010: $2,051,875
Passengers: 2/9
Range: 2,800 - 2,880 NM
Type: Medium to long range widebody corporate jet
Contact Number: 1-847-726-5000
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Description

The Bombardier Challenger 600 series is a family of business jets designed by Bill Lear and produced first by Canadair until that company was bought by Bombardier Aerospace in 1986.

The aircraft was an independent design by Bill Lear in 1976, who had resigned as Chairman of Lear Jet seven years previously. Originally dubbed the LearStar 600, Lear sold exclusive rights to produce and develop the design to Canadair, who renamed it the CL-600 Challenger.

While similar in general configuration to Lear's previous designs, notable changes were made that distinguished the new aircraft from the Learjets, including the use of a widened fuselage that allowed a 'walk-about cabin', a feature not shared by any other business aircraft of the time. The Challenger was also one of the first bizjets designed with a supercritical wing.

General Performance & Specifications
Cabin Height: 6.1 ft.
Cabin Width: 8.2 ft.
Cabin Length: 28.30 ft.
Baggage Volume Internal: 115.00 Cu. Ft.
Seats Executive: 9
Max. Take-off Weight: 41,250 lbs.
Max. Landing Weight: 36,000 lbs.
Maximum Payload: 6,850 lbs.
Balance Field Length: 6,200 ft.
Landing Distance: 4,175 ft.
ate of Climb - All Engines: 3,400 ft./min.
Rate of Climb - One Engine Out: 743 ft./min.
Normal Cruise Speed: 458 ktas
Max. Cruise Speed: 458 ktas
Service Ceiling Max. Weight: 39,000 ft.
Number of Engines: 2
Engine Model: ALF 502L
Engine Manufacturer: Honeywell
Range: 2,800 NM