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Bombardier Challenger 601

The Bombardier Challenger 601 series represents a pioneering moment in business aviation, combining innovative design, powerful performance, and exceptional cabin comfort. Launched in the 1980s as an improvement on the Challenger 600, the Challenger 601 series became an industry benchmark for wide-cabin, long-range business jets, designed to offer spaciousness and smooth flight unmatched in its era.

Revolutionary Design and Performance
The Challenger 601 introduced several technological advancements, including more efficient GE CF34-3A engines in later variants, improving fuel economy, operational range, and climb rates over its predecessors. Its strong transcontinental range of approximately 3,200 nautical miles enables it to connect major cities in North America and Europe without needing a fuel stop, providing greater flexibility and convenience for passengers on long-haul journeys. Additionally, its swept wing design and robust airframe allow for stable, comfortable flights at altitudes up to 41,000 feet, bypassing commercial air traffic and providing smoother, faster journeys.

Cabin Comfort and Amenities
Renowned for its spacious interior, the Challenger 601 series was one of the first in its class to feature a wide-body cabin, accommodating up to 12 passengers comfortably. The standing headroom, generous width, and flat floor throughout the cabin make it ideal for work, relaxation, or group travel. With the luxurious seats, fold-out tables, and optimized lighting, the Challenger 601 can easily be configured for meetings, dining, or rest. A fully-equipped galley and a private lavatory enhance passenger comfort, while newer variants often feature updated in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems to ensure a seamless experience for travelers.

Variants and Commercial Success
The Challenger 601’s various iterations have cemented its commercial success and longevity. Each variant—ranging from the original 601-1A, the upgraded 601-3A with increased fuel capacity, to the 601-3R with added winglets for improved aerodynamics—has brought incremental advancements that have kept this series competitive over decades. The Challenger 601 series set a high standard in private aviation, offering a blend of reliability, comfort, and performance that remains appealing to discerning travelers.

For charter clients, the Challenger 601 offers a perfect blend of comfort, range, and efficiency, making it a favored choice among executives and VIPs alike.

Cabin

Passengers:*

11

Cabin Height:

1.90 m

Cabin Width:

2.50 m

Cabin Length:

8.60 m

Aircraft

Baggage Volume:

3.70 m3

Range:

6'389 km / 3'450 nmi

Cruise Speed:

882 km/h

Burn Rate:

1173 l/h

*Aircraft Seating, hence passenger capacity, may vary. JetFlo provides you here with  the most common seating configuration for this model. You private aviation advisor will provide you with all the additional information call us +41 22 886 09 00