Specifications
- Range
- 3,900 nm
- Max speed
- Mach 0.82 / 459 kts
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Typical pax
- 9
- MTOW
- 48,500 lb
- Engines
- 2× GE CF34-3B (8,917 lbf each)
- Fuel burn
- 273 gal/hr
- CO₂ / hour
- 2,618 kg
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Bombardier Challenger 605 owners — 4 tracked
Every Bombardier Challenger 605on Celebplanes's tracked roster, with the celebrity or corporate owner of each tail. Click through to the owner's profile for their full flight history.
| Owner | Tail | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Nick & Christian Candy | G-NCCC | Map → |
| Shaquille O'Neal | N3250N | Map → |
| FMC Corp | N1088 | Map → |
| Norfolk Southern | N157NS | Map → |
Bombardier Challenger 605 specifications
Manufacturer figures for the Bombardier Challenger 605 — Large class.
| Range | 3,900 nm · 4,488 statute miles |
|---|---|
| Max cruise | Mach 0.82 / 459 kts |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| Passengers | 9 typical · 12 max |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fuel burn | 280 gal/hr · median across tracked airframes |
| Engines | 2× GE CF34-3B (8,917 lbf each) |
| MTOW | 48,500 lb |
| Cabin | 28.4 × 8.2 × 6.1 ft · length × width × height |
| Entered service | 2007 |
What a Bombardier Challenger 605 costs
Indicative mid-2026 market figures. Approximate — not an appraisal of any individual aircraft.
Pre-owned, typical ask
$7–12 million
varies with hours and engine programme
Variable cost per hour
$3,300–4,700
fuel, maintenance reserves, crew trip costs
Operating a Bombardier Challenger 605 costs approximately $3,300–4,700 per flight hour in variable costs — fuel, maintenance reserves, engine programme and crew trip expenses. Fuel alone accounts for roughly $1,820 of that: 280 gallons of Jet-A an hour at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed ownership costs (hangarage, insurance, salaried crew, depreciation) sit on top and roughly double the annual bill.
Acquisition prices are manufacturer list prices for models still in production and typical pre-owned asking ranges otherwise. Hourly figures are variable direct operating cost only; fixed ownership costs are excluded.
About the Bombardier Challenger 605
Who owns a Bombardier Challenger 605?
Celebplanes tracks 4 Bombardier Challenger 605s across 4 owners: FMC Corp, Nick & Christian Candy, Norfolk Southern, Shaquille O'Neal. Each registration links to a live tracking page with full flight history, fuel burn and CO₂ emissions.
How much does a Bombardier Challenger 605 cost?
Pre-owned examples typically ask $7–12 million — indicative mid-2026 market figures, not an appraisal. Actual value turns on airframe hours, engine-programme enrolment and cabin configuration. Operating a Bombardier Challenger 605 costs approximately $3,300–4,700 per flight hour in variable costs — fuel, maintenance reserves, engine programme and crew trip expenses. Fuel alone accounts for roughly $1,820 of that: 280 gallons of Jet-A an hour at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed ownership costs (hangarage, insurance, salaried crew, depreciation) sit on top and roughly double the annual bill.
How far can a Bombardier Challenger 605 fly?
A Bombardier Challenger 605 has a published range of 3,900 nautical miles (about 4,488 statute miles), cruising at Mach 0.82 / 459 kts with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Range figures are manufacturer NBAA IFR numbers with a typical passenger load; real-world range falls with headwinds, a full cabin and hot-and-high departures.
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Attributions derived from FAA registry + ADSB Exchange + SEC filings; may be incomplete or outdated. Methodology · Report an error. Observational use only.