Bombardier Challenger 605 at a glance
- 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
- 274 gal/hr
- CO₂ / hour
- 2,632 kg
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Bombardier Challenger 605 owners and tail numbers
Every Bombardier Challenger 605in our celebrity private jet tracker, with its owner and tail number. Tap a tail number for that jet's flights, or a name for everything the owner has flown.
| Owner | Tail | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Nick & Christian Candy | G-NCCC | Map → |
| Shaquille O'Neal | N3250N | Map → |
| FMC Corp | N1088 | Map → |
| Norfolk Southern | N157NS | Map → |
| Weyerhaeuser | N605LT | Map → |
Bombardier Challenger 605 specs: range, speed and size
These are the maker's 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 |
Bombardier Challenger 605 price and hourly cost
These are rough mid-2026 market prices. They are a guide, not the value of any one plane.
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
Flying a Bombardier Challenger 605 costs about $3,300–4,700 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $1,820 of that. The jet burns 280 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
For jets still being built, the price is the maker's list price. For older models, it is the usual asking price for a used one. The hourly cost covers fuel, upkeep and crew trip costs. It leaves out fixed costs like hangar rent and insurance.
Bombardier Challenger 605 questions and answers
Who owns a Bombardier Challenger 605?
Celebplanes tracks 5 Bombardier Challenger 605s with 5 owners: FMC Corp, Nick & Christian Candy, Norfolk Southern, Shaquille O'Neal, Weyerhaeuser. Each tail number has its own page with that jet's flight log and emissions.
How much does a Bombardier Challenger 605 cost?
Used ones are usually listed at $7–12 million. These are rough mid-2026 market prices, not a valuation. The real price depends on the jet's flying hours, its engine service plan and its cabin. Flying a Bombardier Challenger 605 costs about $3,300–4,700 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $1,820 of that. The jet burns 280 gallons of Jet-A an hour, at $6.50 a gallon. Fixed costs come on top: hangar, insurance, crew salaries and loss of value. They roughly double the yearly bill.
How far can a Bombardier Challenger 605 fly?
A Bombardier Challenger 605 can fly about 3,900 nautical miles (4,488 miles) without stopping. It cruises at Mach 0.82 / 459 kts and can climb to 41,000 ft. That range is the maker's figure for a typical load. Real trips are shorter with strong headwinds, a full cabin or a hot, high runway.
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