Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 605
- Passenger Capacity: 12
- Configuration: Executive
- Galley: Forward
- Lavatory: Aft
- Engines: GE CF34-3B
- Engine 1 Time: 3,893 SNEW, Cycles: 1,691
- Engine 2 Time: 4,143.7 SNEW, Cycles: 1,785
- APU: Honeywell, Time: 3,316, Maintenance Program: MSP Gold
- Maintenance Tracking: CAMP
- Airframe Maintenance Program: Smart Parts Plus
- Avionics:
- ADS-B Equipped
- FANS-1/A
- CPDLC
- MultiScan Weather Radar with 5G Filter
- Additional Equipment:
- Gogo AVANCE L5 Wi-Fi
- High-Speed Data
- Inspection Status:
- 12 Month – Due December 2026
- 24 Month – Due December 2026
- 36 Month – Due December 2027
- 48 Month – Due December 2028
- 96 Month – Due December 2028
- Engine Maintenance Program: JSSI
About this Model
Overview
The Challenger 605 is an evolution of the Challenger 604, retaining the same airframe concept while updating the flight deck and refining passenger-environment features. It is typically selected for operators who want a true large-cabin experience—stand-up cabin height, a wide aisle, and consistent baggage access—without moving into the heavier, longer-range ultra-long-range category. In day-to-day use it’s often positioned as a reliable transcontinental and near-intercontinental platform that prioritizes cabin comfort and mission flexibility over maximum cruise speed.
Mission Fit
The 605 fits missions where a large cabin and range matter more than peak speed. Typical use cases include coast-to-coast flights, longer overwater or international legs with appropriate reserves, and trips where passengers value a quieter, spacious environment for work and rest. It can support a wide mix of passenger counts depending on interior, but it is most compelling when you regularly carry mid-to-higher passenger loads and want consistent comfort across longer stages.
Cabin
The cabin is known for its width and stand-up height, enabling easier movement and a less confined feel than super-midsize aircraft. Interiors commonly include a forward galley, club seating with additional conference or divan arrangements, and an aft lavatory. Baggage capacity is typically generous for the class, and many configurations allow in-flight access—useful for longer trips where passengers may need coats, crew supplies, or additional luggage during flight.