Challenger 650
Challenger 650 at a glance
The Bombardier Challenger 650 flies 4,000 nautical miles nonstop, linking New York and London, and is the latest version of the widest-cabin large jet in continuous production since 1980, the Challenger 600 series, of which more than 1,000 have been delivered. The current model entered service in 2015.
The 650's General Electric CF34-3B engines and mature airframe make it one of the least expensive large-cabin jets to buy and operate, which is why it remains the backbone of charter and fractional fleets and a frequent choice for air-ambulance and government special-mission conversions, roles where cabin cross-section matters more than cutting-edge range.
Full specifications
Market position
The Challenger 650 competes on value rather than specification, sitting under the Falcon 2000LXS and well under the G500 on price while offering a wider cabin than either. As Bombardier looks to keep the line relevant, the aircraft's pitch is unchanged in a decade: the lowest cost per hour of any large-cabin jet, an argument that holds as long as the installed base keeps the support network dense.
Bombardier, the Montreal-based manufacturer that builds only business jets since selling its commercial aircraft and rail businesses, assembles the Global family in Toronto and completes interiors in Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
4,000 nautical miles with four passengers under NBAA IFR reserves, at speeds up to Mach 0.85.
With more than 1,000 aircraft delivered since the Canadair Challenger 600 first flew in 1978, it is the best-selling large business jet platform in history.
Its wide cabin and reliability make it a common choice for medevac, maritime patrol and government special-mission fleets worldwide.