Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 601-3A
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A is a heavy jet with up to 10 seats and 6,600 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 6,600 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $4,600
About this aircraft
The Challenger 601-3A is a refined 601 variant with updated systems and avionics packages that kept the type competitive as the 604 generation arrived.
Operators chose the 3A for improved reliability and cockpit modernization on the same wide Challenger cabin that made the family famous. It remains a solid slice of the large pre-owned Challenger heavy pool, often with later glass upgrades.
A practical classic heavy when 604/605 inventory is scarce and you still want true Challenger cabin width on corporate sectors.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A appeared in 102 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to Teterboro (TEB), listed 8 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 92 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 601-3A empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 11,100, with an observed range of USD 2,400–USD 49,081 (147 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 854 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 6,600 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,700 m
- Landing runway
- 800 m
- ICAO type
- CL60
Cabin
- Seats
- 10
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Width
- 2.49 m
- Length
- 8.63 m
- Cabin area
- 35.9 m²
- Baggage
- 3.3 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 4,600
- Fuel burn
- 340 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 2,040
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Updated classic Challenger heavy trips
- Corporate wide-cabin shuttle missions
- 601-3A empty-leg availability
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraftBombardier
- Challenger 600 series overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 102 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 601-3A corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to Teterboro (TEB), with 8 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A show a median ask of USD 11,100 across 147 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 25, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A?
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A has a published maximum range of 6,600 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A is configured for up to 10 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 601-3A operating cost near USD 4,600 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A is about 340 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 601-3A need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A is about 1,700 m.
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