Bombardier Challenger 601-1A
The 601-1A model is basically a 600 (refer to Challenger 600) model fitted with winglets and more powerful General Electric CF34-1A engines offering overall improved performance and reliability. Like the 600 model, both APU and thrust reversers are standard. However, the model 600’s optional Branson auxiliary fuel tanks come as standard equipment on the 601-1A. This aircraft can be RVSM certified when service bulletin SB-601-0484 is complied with.
| Bombardier Challenger 601-1A | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Fuselage Dimensions | US standard |
| Length (ft): | 68.5 |
| Height (ft): | 20.8 |
| Wing Span (ft): | 64.3 |
| Cabin Dimensions | |
| Length (ft/in): | 28' 3'' |
| Height (ft/in): | 6' 3'' |
| Width (ft/in): | 8' 3'' |
| Typical Configuration | |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Passengers: | 11 |
| Pressurization (psi): | 8.8 |
| Fuel Capacity | |
| Standard (lbs): | 16,420 |
| Standard (gal): | 2,451 |
| Optional (lbs): | 17,635 |
| Optional (gal): | 2,632 |
| Weight | |
| Max. Ramp (lbs): | 43,250 |
| Max. Takeoff (lbs): | 43,100 |
| Zero Fuel (lbs): | 29,500 |
| Basic Operating (lbs): | 25,900 |
| Max. Landing (lbs): | 36,000 |
| Speed Knots | |
| Vs Clean: | 123 |
| Vso Landing: | 103 |
| Normal Cruise TAS: | 442 |
| Vmo (Max Op) IAS: | 365 |
| Climb | |
| Normal (fpm): | 4,200 |
| Engine Out (fpm): | 1,048 |
| Ceiling (ft): | 41,000 |
| Landing Performance | |
| FAA Field Length (ft): | 3,550 |
| Takeoff Performance | |
| SL ISA BFL: | 5,700 |
| 5000' +20C BFL: | 10,100 |
| Range (Nautical Miles) | |
| Range (nm): | 3,450 |
| Engines | |
| Number of: | 2 |
| Model(s): | CF34-1A |
| CF34-3A | |
| Thrust (lbs per Engine): | 8,650 |
| Shaft (hp per Engine): | 0 |
| Common TBO Hours: | 6,000 |
| Direct Cost Per Hour (US Standard) | Dollar (US) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | $1,289.92 |
| Fuel Cost Per Gallon | $4.64 |
| Additive Cost Per Gallon | 0 |
| Burn Rate (Gallons Per Hour) | 278 |
| Maintenance | $335.31 |
| Labor Cost Per Hour | $159.84 |
| Parts Cost Per Hour | $175.47 |
| Engine Overhaul | $433.33 |
| Thrust Reverse Overhaul | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Flight Expenses | 0 |
| Landing-Parking Fee | 0 |
| Crew Expenses | 0 |
| Supplies-Catering | 0 |
| Total Direct Costs | $2,071.56 |
| Block Speed Statute Miles Per Hour | 420 |
| Total Cost Per Statute Mile | $4.93 |
| Annual Fixed Costs(US Standard) | Dollar (US) |
|---|---|
| Crew Salaries | $265,550 |
| Capt. Salary | $148,000 |
| Co-pilot Salary | $87,000 |
| Benefits | $30,550 |
| Hangar Cost | $97,000 |
| Insurance | $24,097 |
| Hull | $2,097 |
| Legal Liability | $22,000 |
| Misc. Overhead | $74,656 |
| Training | $42,621 |
| Modernization | $29,835 |
| Nav. Equipment | $2,200 |
| Depreciation | $43,688 |
| Total Fixed Costs | $504,991 |
| Annual Budget (US Standard) | Dollar (US) |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 11 |
| Miles | 200,000 |
| Hours | 476 |
| Total Direct Costs | $986,063 |
| Total Fixed Costs | $504,991 |
| Total Cost (Fixed & Direct) | $1,491,054 |
| Cost/Hour | $3,132.47 |
| Cost/Statute Mile | $7.46 |
| Cost/Seat Mile | $0.68 |
| Total Cost (No Depreciation) | $1,447,366 |
| Cost/Hour | $3,040.68 |
| Cost/Statute Mile | $7.24 |
| Cost/Seat Mile | $0.66 |
