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Bombardier

Bombardier Challenger 601-1A

CL60
Large JetDiscontinued1983–1987
Range
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MTOW
19,550 kg
Cruise
—
Seats
19
up to 19 passengers
Used price
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The Bombardier Challenger 601-1A is a large jet produced between 1983 and 1987. It has up to 19 passengers.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
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FAA cert.
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ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
65

The Challenger 601-1A (CL-600-2A12) is the Challenger 600 version with General Electric CF34-1A engines, certificated in Canada on 25 February 1983. The TCDS lists serial numbers 1003 and 3001 to 3066; JETNET counts 65 aircraft built up to 1987. This page covers the Challenger 601 before the 601-3A, with a maximum takeoff weight of 43,100 lb (19,550 kg) in the TCDS.

Detailed specs

Performance

Engine
2x General Electric CF34-1A, 8,650 lbf (some with CF34-3A or CF34-3A2)

Cabin and comfort

Wi-Fi
Optional Iridium / SwiftBroadband retrofit
Lavatory
Aft fully enclosed externally serviced + full-service forward galley
Configuration
9-12 passengers in double-club + divan or club + conference layout
Cabin length (alternate source)
8.61 m
Typical configuration
Double Club 8 + Divan
Stand-up cabin
Yes
Cabin volume
32.56 m³
Differential pressurization
8.8 psi
Baggage capacity
115 cu ft

Avionics and engines

Engines
2× General Electric CF34-1A (8,650 lbf)

Operating costs

Detailed specs pending

External dimensions

Overall length
20.8 m
Wingspan
19.59 m
Height
6.27 m
Wing area
45.4 m²

Weights & fuel

Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
19,550 kg

Cabin

Standard configuration
2 zones9 typical passengers · 19 maxDouble club (8 seats)Divan

Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.

Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✓ stand-up height
1,85 m2,49 m
front cross-section · person = 1.75 m
8,63 m long
Length
8.63 m
Width
2.49 m
Height
1.85 m
Volume
32.56 m³
Baggage
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History

End of production - 1987

1987

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Frequently asked questions

How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 601-1A seat?

The Bombardier Challenger 601-1A seats up to 19 passengers, crew not included.