| Manufacturer: | Bombardier |
|---|---|
| Model: | Challenger 601 |
| Category: | Heavy |
| PassengerCapacity: | 9 to 12 |
| Max Range: | 2500-3500 |
| Max Airspeed: | 500 to 550 |
| Cabin Width: | 8' 2" |
| Cabin Length: | 28' 4" |
| Cabin Height: | 6' 1" |
| Baggage Capacity: | 115 cft |
| Lavatory: | Full |
| Price $ (USD): | 3,000,000 |
| Price Note: | Average Market Price. |
Introduced in 1983, the Challenger 601 took all the positive attributes of the original Challenger 600 – notably it’s wide, walk-around cabin and incredibly robust airframe – and replaced the earlier aircraft’s Avro Lycoming engines with two modern General Electric CF43-1A turbofan engines designed for high-utilization commercial airline service. Combined with an improved flight control system and drag-reducing winglets, these enhancements mean the Challenger 601 is well-suited for frequent cross-country trips under rigorous conditions. Later variants within the 601 line include such desirable features as additional fuel capacity in a tail-mounted tank, and further aerodynamic and performance improvements that give the aircraft a top cruise speed of 459 knots, and a long-range cruise at Mach 0.74.
