Bombardier Challenger 604
Bombardier began deliveries of the Challenger 604 in 1996. The 604 is a longer-range derivative of the 601-3R with a larger fuel capacity, airframe structural improvements, and upgraded CF34-3B engines. Standard avionics include a Collins Pro Line 4 package, dual Collins FMS-6000 FMS, dual Litton LTN-101 IRS and Collins WXP-4220 digital turbulence detection radar.
Due to its flexible deployability, it is not only ideally suited for short to medium-range flights but also for transatlantic flights. With a speed of 460 knots, the Challenger 604 compares favorably to even the most modern airliners. There were 365 of these models manufactured. The Challenger 604 was later replaced by the Challenger 605 in 2007.
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Fuselage Dimensions | US standard |
| Length : | 68.4 (ft) |
| Height : | 20.7 (ft) |
| Wing Span : | 64.3 (ft) |
| Cabin Dimensions | |
| Length : | 28' 3'' (ft)(in) |
| Height : | 6' 0'' (ft)(in) |
| Width : | 8' 2'' (ft)(in) |
| Typical Configuration | |
| Crew : | 2 |
| Passengers : | 9 |
| Pressurization : | 8.8 (psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | |
| Standard : | 19,850 (lbs) |
| Standard : | 2,962 (gal) |
| Optional : | 0 |
| Optional : | 0 |
| Weight | |
| Max. Ramp : | 48,300 (lbs) |
| Max. Takeoff : | 48,200 (lbs) |
| Zero Fuel : | 32,000 (lbs) |
| Basic Operating : | 27,185 (lbs) |
| Max. Landing : | 38,000 (lbs) |
| Speed | |
| Vs Clean : | 123 (kn) |
| Vso Landing : | 103 (kn) |
| Normal Cruise TAS : | 459 (kn) |
| Vmo (Max Op) IAS : | 345 (kn) |
| Climb | |
| Normal : | 4,345 (fpm) |
| Engine Out : | 1,100 (fpm) |
| Ceiling : | 41,000 (ft) |
| Landing Performance | |
| FAA Field Length : | 2,777 (ft) |
| Takeoff Performance | |
| SL ISA BFL : | 5,840 |
| 5000' +20C BFL : | 9,400 |
| Range | |
| Range : | 4,027 (nm) |
| Engines | |
| Number of : | 2 |
| Model(s) : | CF34-3B |
| Thrust (per engine) : | 8,729 (lbs) |
| Shaft (per engine) : | 0 (hp) |
| Common TBO Hours : | 0 |
| Direct Cost Per Hour (US Standard) | Dollar (US) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | $1,620.5 |
| Fuel Cost Per Gallon | $4.63 |
| Additive Cost Per Gallon | 0 |
| Burn Rate (Gallons Per Hour) | 350 |
| Maintenance | $335.31 |
| Labor Cost Per Hour | $159.84 |
| Parts Cost Per Hour | $175.47 |
| Engine Overhaul | $269.66 |
| Thrust Reverse Overhaul | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Flight Expenses | 0 |
| Landing-Parking Fee | 0 |
| Crew Expenses | 0 |
| Supplies-Catering | 0 |
| Total Direct Costs | $2,238.47 |
| Block Speed Statute Miles Per Hour | 432 |
| Total Cost Per Statute Mile | $5.18 |
| Annual Fixed Costs (US Standard) | Dollar (US) |
|---|---|
| Crew Salaries | $288,150 |
| Capt. Salary | $165,000 |
| Co-pilot Salary | $90,000 |
| Benefits | $33,150 |
| Hangar Cost | $97,000 |
| Insurance | $33,057 |
| Hull | $10,657 |
| Legal Liability | $22,400 |
| Misc. Overhead | $80,841 |
| Training | $46,259 |
| Modernization | $32,382 |
| Nav. Equipment | $2,200 |
| Depreciation | $204,938 |
| Total Fixed Costs | $703,986 |
| Annual Budget (US Standard) | Dollar (US) |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 9 |
| Miles | 200000 |
| Hours | 463 |
| Total Direct Costs | $1,036,412 |
| Total Fixed Costs | $703,986 |
| Total Cost (Fixed & Direct) | $1,740,398 |
| Cost/Hour | $3,758.96 |
| Cost/Statute Mile | $8.70 |
| Cost/Seat Mile | $0.97 |
| Total Cost (No Depreciation) | $1,535,460 |
| Cost/Hour | $3,316.33 |
| Cost/Statute Mile | $7.68 |
| Cost/Seat Mile | $0.85 |
