Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Challenger 601-3R
- Condition: Used
- Location: Valdosta, Georgia
- Fresh 10-year and gear inspection
- Engines: 2 x General Electric CF34-3A1
- Engine 1: 8,351 hours, 3,775 cycles
- Engine 2: 8,351 hours, 3,775 cycles
- Engine Maintenance Program: JSSI
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Honeywell GTCP 36-100E, 7,669 hours
- Avionics: Honeywell SPZ-8000 IFCS, ADS-B, dual Collins VHF-22D, dual Honeywell FMZ-800, dual Collins VIR-32, Honeywell AFCS, and more
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with blue accent stripes
- Interior: Executive 10-passenger configuration
- Features: Four-place club seating, 4-place berthable divan, mid-cabin galley, ATG-4000 Wi-Fi, forward TIA microwave oven & coffeemaker, Collins Airshow 400, iPod docking station
- Additional Equipment: Winglets, lead acid battery, baggage compartment smoke detector
- Certifications: B-RNAV, MNPS, NAT-MNPS, RNP-10, RNP-5, RVSM
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.