Why consider the Challenger 601-3A/R for a private group?

Cabin width is a major part of its appeal. It offers space for more substantial seating groups than a compact light jet, which can make meetings and longer journeys easier for a small party.

Is a larger cabin the same as a private bedroom?

No. Many interiors use club seats and a divan rather than a separate bedroom. If overnight privacy matters, ask how the actual cabin is partitioned and which seats can be made into sleeping positions.

Is there room for separate activities onboard?

A larger business cabin can provide more than one seating area, allowing conversation or work in different parts of the aircraft. The actual partitions and furniture determine how much privacy those areas offer.

What should I check if everyone has a large suitcase?

A guide figure for baggage space is about 3.26 cubic metres. Ask the operator to check the actual cases or equipment. Compartment volume alone does not establish whether an item will pass through the hatch or leave room for the rest of the party's bags.

Does the published range apply with every seat occupied?

The useful answer comes from the operator's plan for the actual party, bags and route. More passengers or baggage can reduce the fuel that can be carried, while winds and reserve requirements can also change the result.

Can passengers stand upright in the cabin?

Cabin height is around 1.86 metres, providing standing room for many adults in the main aisle. Headroom can vary around the cabin fittings, so the quoted height is not the clearance at every point.

Can we arrange meals for a longer flight?

Discuss the menu with the operator when planning the trip. A galley provides service space, but the installed heating equipment, catering arrangements and crew determine whether the proposed meal can be prepared and served as requested.

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Aircraft Info

Model:: Challenger 601-3A/R
Family:: Bombardier Challenger 6xx
Manufacturer:: Bombardier Aerospace

Aircraft Class:: Heavy
ICAO/IATA Codes:: CL60/CCJ

Number Built:: 59
Single Pilot Operations:: No

Popularity65
Reliability90
Comfort80

Performance

Service Ceiling:: 41 001 ft 12 497 m
Max Takeoff Weight:: 45 100 lbs 20 457 kg

Engine Type:: 2 x Turbojet
Typical Engine:: 2 x General Electric CF34-3A / CF34-3A2
Typical Avionics:: Honeywell 5 Tube

Long Range Cruise Speed:: 437 kts 810 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:: 460 kts 852 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:: 8.2 h
Max Range:: 3 410 nmi 6 315 km
Fuel Burn Rate:: 2 436 lb/h 1 105 kg/h
Max Payload:: 4 409 lbs 2 000 kg

Challenger 601-3A/R Cabin Plan

Max passengers:: 10
Cabin Height:: 6.1 ft 1.86 m
Cabin Width:: 8.17 ft 2.49 m
Cabin Length:: 28.31 ft 8.63 m

Sleeping Places:: 5
Estimated Cabin Volume:: 1 108.58 ft³ 31.39 m³
Luggage Volume:: 115.13 ft³ 3.26 m³

4 Divan seats
5 Sleeping places
Hot meal
Lavatory
Cabin crew

Airframe

Aircraft Height:: 20.67 ft 6.3 m
Aircraft Length:: 68.5 ft 20.88 m
Wingspan:: 64.24 ft 19.58 m

Cabin Zones:: 2 passenger areas: forward club seating and aft club, conference or divan seating; forward galley/refreshment area and aft lavatory (representative layout)
Doors:: 1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:: Approved baggage compartments; volume, mass limits and cabin access vary with aircraft configuration
Airstairs:: Yes

Charter Costs for the Challenger 601-3A/R

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour: $8 100 – $11 500

Owning Price

Buying Price (new): —
Pre-owned Price Range: $3.1M – $3.25M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM: $21.25
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h: $4 234 – $6 351
Annual Cost of Ownership: $2.11M – $3.16M
Cost per Seat-Mile: $0.8 – $1.14

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours: $1.06M
At 350 hours: $1.85M

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours: $783 263
At 350 hours: $783 263

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Challenger 601-3A/R Description

The Bombardier Challenger 600 series is a family of business jets. The Challenger 601-3A Large Jet is manufactured by Canadair between 1987 and 1993. Challenger 601-3A is a refined version including winglets to decrease drag and more powerful General Electric CF34-1A (66 built, including six Canadian Forces CC-144B). The cabin measures 8.63 m long by 2.49 m wide by 1.86 m tall giving it a total cabin volume of 29.3 cubic meters making it comfortable for 9 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating 16. The baggage compartment can hold up to 16.4 bags assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 0.14 cubic m. The Challenger 601-3A has a maximum range (not including headwinds, high altitude, hot temperatures, or higher capacity) of 6090 km and a maximum speed of 850 km/h.