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BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 605(2015)

Specifications

Year2015
Serial Number5982
RegistrationVQ-BAR
Total Hours4,239
LocationZURICH, SWITZERLAND
RegionEUROPE

Broker

Comlux Transactions

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Aircraft Details

  • Twelve passenger configuration with forward galley and aft lavatory
  • Maintained with EASA Part 145 organization, enrolled on all programs (Smart Parts, OnPoint, MSP)
  • No damage history
  • Total airframe and engine time: 4,239 hours, 1,594 cycles
  • Engines: 2 x GE CF34-3B, APU: GTCP 36-150(CL) with 3,038 hours
  • Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced, ADS-B, FANS, CPDLC, RVMS certified, 3D map and long range cruise, enhanced maps
  • Wi-Fi: Aircell ATG-5000 system
  • Entertainment: Dual DVD/CD players, two 18” LCD TVs, Airshow 4000, high-res 3D map
  • Connectivity: ICS 200 Iridium phone, Inmarsat 3-channel SATCOM
  • Interior refurbished in 2024: Four-place club seating (forward and aft), four-place divan, coffee maker, high temp oven, microwave, Redi hot dispenser
  • Exterior repainted in 2025: Matterhorn white with gold, blue, and purple stripes
  • Inspections current: 12/24/36/48/96/192-month status, next major due dates from 2027 to 2031
  • Aircraft located in Zurich, Switzerland, offered by Comlux Management

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.