Bombardier CL-600 Challenger
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| First flight | 8 November 1978 |
| Year of introduction | 1980 |
| Number produced | 1066 units |
Description
The Bombardier Challenger 600 is a military aircraft that was first introduced in the 1970s. It was developed by Bombardier Aerospace as a high-performance jet with the capability to fulfill various military mission requirements. The Challenger 600 is widely used for missions such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and transportation of personnel and cargo. It has a spacious cabin that can accommodate a significant payload and is equipped with advanced avionics and navigation systems. This versatile aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military organizations and provides a reliable platform for a range of military operations.
Technical specifications
| Version: CL-601-3A | |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 882 km/h (548 mph) |
| Wing area | 48.3 m² (519.9 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m (64.3 ft) |
| Height | 6.3 m (20.7 ft) |
| Length | 20.9 m (68.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12497 m (41001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 9292 kg (20485 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19550 kg (43100 lbs) |
| Climb rate | 22.58 m/s (74.1 ft/s) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbofans General Electric CF34-3A delivering 4146 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
China | 5 | |
|
Denmark | 3 | |
|
Switzerland | 2 | |
|
United Arab Emirates | 2 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
United Arab Emirates • Switzerland • China • Germany • Denmark • Eritrea • Jordan • United States
Photo of CL-600 Challenger
Credits: Bombardier