Bombardier
Bombardier Challenger 601 3A
An intermediate Challenger 601 evolution between the original 1A and the later 3R.
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Development and lineage
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
- Family
- Bombardier Challenger 601 3A
- Aircraft category
- Business aircraft
- Propulsion
- Jet
Aircraft data
Key specifications
- PAX
- 11
- Crew
- 2
- Range
- 3,000 nm
- Max operating speed
- 402 KIAS
- Max ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Engines
- 2
- Engine model
- General Electric CF34-3A
- Thrust per engine
- 9,220 lbf
- MTOW
- 43,100 lbs
- Cabin height
- 73 in
- Cabin width
- 98 in
- Cabin length
- 340 in
- Cabin volume
- 1,035 cu ft
- Baggage volume
- 132 cu ft
- Overall length
- 68.5 ft
- Wingspan
- 64.3 ft
Overview
The Challenger 601-3A continues the wide-cabin, twin-CF34 configuration with its own engine and equipment standard. It is a separate variant within the 601 family, rather than an alternative name for the original 601-1A.
Program history
The 601-3A received Canadian certification in 1987. Bombardier’s subsequent 3R extended the 601 development sequence before the 604 generation arrived.