Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category
Bombardier introduced its Challenger 604 in 1995 as a major upgrade on the Challenger 601 design, incorporating more powerful engines, larger fuel supply, completely new undercarriage, structural improvements to wings and tail, and a new electronic flight instrumentation system. The Challenger 604 is a longer-range derivative of the 601-3R with a larger fuel capacity and upgraded CF34-3B engines. The Challenger 604 was also one of the first business jets designed with a super-critical wing.
The Challenger 604’s cabin is very similar to its predecessor’s, 601-3A and -3R. The Challenger 604’s cabin has extremely low noise levels. It is normally configured with 10 – 12 passengers in a double-club or a forward club/half club/divan arrangement and includes a deluxe galley and lavatory.
As of January 2014, the Challenger 604 market is comprised of 100% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 8.8% with 78% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 392 days.
Brief History
Another wonderful design of Bill Lear, the Challengers original name was the Learstar. Bombardier renamed it the Challenger prior to the first delivery of the 600 series aircraft. The Challenger 604 started deliveries in 1995 when it replaced the Challenger 601 and is a Super mid-sized class aircraft with 4000 nm range. Several variants of the Challenger 604 have been manufactured to meet demanding missions of various military entities around the world.
Worldwide Appeal
Of the 363 Challenger 604 aircraft in operation by continent, North America has the largest percentage at 64%, followed by Europe at 20%, and Asia at 10% for a combined total of 94%. Also, only 31% of the 363 Challenger 604 jets in operation today are in fleet ownership with the largest fleet operator (Skyservice) having 9 aircraft. Interestingly, 16% of the Challenger 604 jets are leased.
Highlights
Performance
The Challenger 604 is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B engines each offering 8,729 pounds of thrust. The Challenger 604 uses 289 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Challenger 604 is 4,024 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Challenger 604 is 1,150 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 9 passenger and 2 crew seats.
Design
The Challenger 604 Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) is 48,200 pounds (21,863 kg) with a maximum range of 4,098 nm.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 468 kts | 867 km/h | ||||||
| Long-range Speed: | 436 kts | 807 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 2,777 ft (846 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||||||
| Landing distance: | 2,358 ft (719 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 80.9 | Approach: | 90.3 | Lateral: | 86.2 |
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Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 48,300 lb (21,909 kg) | ||||||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 48,200 lb (21,863 kg) | ||||||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 38,000 lb (17,237 kg) | ||||||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 32,000 lb (14,515 kg) | ||||||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 27,100 lb (12,292 kg) |
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Resources
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