Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engines enrolled on GE On-Point, APU enrolled on MSP Gold
- Engine model: General Electric CF34-3B, 1,930.1 hours, 885 cycles, on-condition overhaul
- APU: Honeywell GTCP 36-150 (CL), 1,604 hours
- Airframe: 1,930 hours, 900 landings; entry into service September 2019
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced, FANS 1/A+, CPDLC, RNP, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, Dual GPS, Dual FMS, TCAS II, EGPWS, MultiScan weather radar, Synthetic Vision
- Connectivity: Gogo Avance L5, Honeywell JetWave Ka-Band Wi-Fi, SATCOM Direct router, Aspire 100 Iridium phone, SAT-2200 Inmarsat SBB
- Interior: 12-passenger executive layout, 4-place club, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place conference group, crew jumpseat, aft lavatory, forward RH galley
- Entertainment: NiceView passenger info, forward & aft 24" monitors, Blu-ray/DVD/CD, USB & HDMI ports, iPod dock
- Equipment: Steep approach, Smart Parts, XM weather, convection oven, microwave, coffee maker, 115V outlets
- Paint: Matterhorn white upper, blue lower, red/blue accent stripes, completed September 2019
- Certifications: RVSM, MNPS, PRNAV, RNP 1/2/4/10
- Maintenance tracking: CAMP
- Fireblocked interior (FAA, TCCA, EASA STC)
- No damage history reported.
About this Model
Overview
The Challenger 650 is a large-cabin business jet built around a wide cross-section cabin and a systems approach aimed at reliable, repeatable long-range operations. It is commonly selected by flight departments that value a cabin that supports meetings in flight, consistent luggage capacity, and a conservative performance envelope suited to a wide variety of airports and seasonal conditions.
Mission Fit
In practice, the aircraft aligns well with transcontinental and many transatlantic mission profiles depending on payload, winds, and alternates. Typical planning emphasizes carrying a full passenger load with a comfortable fuel reserve while keeping baggage accessible throughout the flight—useful for multi-leg days and international trips with more luggage.
Cabin
The cabin is known for its width and a layout that can accommodate both conversation and focused work. A full-service galley and an enclosed aft lavatory are common, supporting longer stage lengths and a more self-contained passenger experience. Baggage capacity is a key part of the design; many configurations allow in-flight access, which helps when travelers need coats, briefcases, or personal items mid-mission.