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Bombardier Challenger 601-3A, exterior
Large JetOut of production

Canadair

Passengers
9
Range
3,430 nm
Max cruise
459 ktas
Cabin height
6.1 ft

01 · Basic info

Bombardier Challenger 601-3A

Development of the Challenger 601 (type designation CL-600-2B16) with General Electric CF34-3A engines that have a higher flat rating, and a glass cockpit. It was certified by Transport Canada in April 1987. A total of 134 were built between 1987 and 1993, and a 601-3A/ER version added a tail fuel tank.

Manufacturer
Canadair
Class
Large Jet
Production
Out of production
First delivery
1987
Last delivery
1993
Engines
2 × General Electric CF34-3A
Bombardier Challenger 601-3A, exterior
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Photo: Bombardier · Wikimedia Commons · © Bombardier, manufacturer image

02 · Specifications

Technical data

Capacity

Flight crew
2
Seats (typical)
9
Seats (maximum)
19
Cabin length
28.3 ft
Cabin width
8.2 ft
Cabin height
6.1 ft
Max payload with full fuel
830 lb

External dimensions

Length
68.42 ft
Height
20.67 ft
Wingspan
64.33 ft

Performance

Range
3,430 nm
Range conditions
With IFR reserves (AOPA)
Max cruise speed
459 ktas
Take-off distance
5,400 ft

Powerplant

Engines
2 × General Electric CF34-3A
Thrust (each)
9,220 lbf

Weights

Max take-off weight
43,100 lb
Max fuel
16,420 lb

Manufacturer-published or publicly documented type data, for orientation only. Figures vary with configuration, serial number, modifications and operating conditions. Not for flight planning. Values not publicly documented are omitted.

03 · Cabin layout

Cabin plan & cross-section

8.20 ft · 2.50 m6.10 ft · 1.86 mFigure for scale: 6 ft / 1.83 m

Cabin width

8.20 ft / 2.50 m

Cabin height

6.10 ft / 1.86 m

Cabin length 28.30 ft
Passenger cabinGalley / lavatoryBaggageEntrySchematic · indicative layout · not to scale
  • Galley
  • Club seating
  • Divan
  • Lavatory
  • Baggage

04 · Range map

Where the Challenger 601-3A can fly nonstop

RiyadhMumbaiCairoIstanbulNairobiMoscowNiceGenevaParisLondonSingaporeLagosHong KongJohannesburgDakarTokyoNew YorkSydneySão PauloMiamiLos AngelesBuenos AiresMexico City

Range shown

3,430 nm

Published OEM range (With IFR reserves (AOPA)): 3,430 nm. Great-circle distances, still air. Real-world range depends on payload, winds, temperature, routing and reserves, always confirm with a flight-planning study.

Nonstop from Dubai (DWC)

  • Riyadh461 nm
  • Mumbai1,044 nm
  • Cairo1,301 nm
  • Istanbul1,642 nm
  • Nairobi1,898 nm
  • Moscow2,004 nm
  • Nice2,588 nm
  • Geneva2,662 nm
  • Paris2,840 nm
  • London2,977 nm
  • Singapore3,160 nm
  • Lagos3,169 nm
  • Hong Kong3,211 nm
  • Johannesburg3,439 nm
  • Dakar4,084 nm
  • Tokyo4,305 nm
  • New York5,951 nm
  • Sydney6,502 nm
  • São Paulo6,580 nm
  • Miami6,810 nm
  • Los Angeles7,240 nm
  • Buenos Aires7,365 nm
  • Mexico City7,769 nm

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