Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Challenger 601-3R
- Condition: Used
- Engines: 2 x General Electric CF34-3A1
- Engine 1: 6,626 hours SNEW, 3,152 cycles, TBO 6,000 hours
- Engine 2: 6,597 hours SNEW, 3,152 cycles, TBO 6,000 hours
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Honeywell GTCP 36-150, 4,826 hours
- Avionics:
- Dual Honeywell NZ-2000 FMS
- Sperry SPZ-8000 IFCS Autopilot
- Honeywell Primus 870 Weather Radar
- TCAS II, EGPWS Class A, ADS-B
- Interior:
- Executive configuration for 10 passengers
- Tan leather seating with forward 4-place club and aft 4-place divan
- Forward galley with convection oven, microwave, and coffeemaker
- Private enclosed aft lavatory
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with blue and gold accents
- Maintenance: Fresh 10-year inspection and landing gear overhaul completed April 2024
- Additional Equipment: Winglets, various modifications, and enhancements
- Entertainment: Airshow 400, dual 20-inch monitors, CD player, Bose cabin speaker system
About this Model
Overview
The Challenger 601-3R is the long-range evolution of the early Challenger line, pairing a wide, stand-up cabin class with improved fuel capacity and range capability versus earlier 600-series models. It is typically selected for missions that prioritize a spacious cabin for 8–12 passengers and the ability to fly longer legs with fewer fuel stops, while accepting older-generation avionics and higher operating footprint than newer large-cabin designs.
Mission Fit
In practice, the 601-3R fits organizations that value a true large-cabin cross-section and longer legs. Typical use cases include multi-hour corporate travel, family/owner trips with baggage, and charter-style missions where passenger comfort and range flexibility are key. Airport performance and payload/range will be driven by temperature, runway length, and interior/aux tank configurations; plan missions with realistic reserves and alternates.
Cabin
The defining attribute is cabin cross-section: a wide cabin that supports a conventional double-club or mixed club/conference layout and better shoulder room than many mid-cabin jets of its era. Cabin altitude and noise levels depend on airframe condition and insulation/refurbishment standard; many aircraft in service have undergone interior updates that materially change perceived comfort. Baggage is typically split between internal and external compartments, which can affect in-flight access depending on configuration.