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Bombardier Challenger 600 ​

Bombardier · CL60

Challenger 600 series, the large-cabin business jet. Also serves as a special mission platform for several governments.

A twin-engine jet in the large category. Cruises at Mach 0.75. Climbs well at 4,500 fpm.

2x JetLargeRECAT EFL410 ceilingILS capable

Bombardier Challenger 600

Photo: Aktug Ates · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryE (Lower medium)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate4,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed130 kts
Cruise speedM0.75 (~460 kts TAS)
Maximum speed~478 kts TAS

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,937 ft / 1.80 nm / 3,334 m
Landing field length6,380 ft / 1.05 nm / 1,945 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category8

Where you'll see it ​

The Bombardier Challenger 600 is a business jet that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.


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