End of production - 1993
1993
Bombardier Challenger 601-3A
CL60Large JetDiscontinued1987–1993
Range
3,288 NM · 6,089 km
MTOW
19,550 kg
Cruise
459 kt · 850 km/h
Mach ≈0.80
Seats
19
up to 19 passengers
Used price
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The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A is a large jet produced between 1987 and 1993. It has a range of 3288 nm, a cruise speed of 459 kt (850 km/h), Mach 0.80, 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
134
The Challenger 601-3A (CL-600-2B16) is the Challenger 601 version with General Electric CF34-3A engines, certificated in Canada on 21 April 1987. It covers serials 5001 to 5134, built until 1993, with a maximum takeoff weight of 43,100 lb (19,550 kg) in the TCDS and up to 19 passengers. The CL-600-2B16 designation is shared with the 604, 605 and 650, so the serial number is what separates the 601-3A from the later versions.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engine
- 2x General Electric CF34-3A or CF34-3A2, 8,650 lbf
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 CF34-3A (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 zonesup to 19 passengersDouble 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 heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
8.63 m
Width
2.49 m
Height
1.85 m
Volume
32.56 m³
Baggage
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History
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Curated knowledge pending.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A?
The maximum range is 3288 nm (3,288 NM · 6,089 km).
How fast is the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A?
Cruise speed is 459 kt, equivalent to 850 km/h, or Mach 0.80.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A seats up to 19 passengers, crew not included.