Bombardier Challenger 850 at a glance
- Range
- 3,200 nm
- Max speed
- Mach 0.80 / 441 kts
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Typical pax
- 14
- MTOW
- 53,000 lb
- Engines
- 2× GE CF34-3B1 (9,220 lbf each)
- Fuel burn
- 330 gal/hr
- CO₂ / hour
- 3,170 kg
Based on CRJ200 airliner, large corporate shuttle
Bombardier Challenger 850 owners and tail numbers
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Bombardier Challenger 850 specs: range, speed and size
These are the maker's figures for the Bombardier Challenger 850 (Large class).
| Range | 3,200 nm · 3,682 statute miles |
|---|---|
| Max cruise | Mach 0.80 / 441 kts |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| Passengers | 14 typical · 16 max |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fuel burn | 330 gal/hr · median across tracked airframes |
| Engines | 2× GE CF34-3B1 (9,220 lbf each) |
| MTOW | 53,000 lb |
| Cabin | 49.8 × 8.2 × 6.2 ft · length × width × height |
| Entered service | 2006 |
Bombardier Challenger 850 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
$5–10 million
varies with hours and engine programme
Variable cost per hour
$4,000–5,500
fuel, maintenance reserves, crew trip costs
Flying a Bombardier Challenger 850 costs about $4,000–5,500 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $2,145 of that. The jet burns 330 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 850 questions and answers
Who owns a Bombardier Challenger 850?
Celebplanes tracks 2 Bombardier Challenger 850s with 2 owners: Corning, Strive Masiyiwa. Each tail number has its own page with that jet's flight log and emissions.
How much does a Bombardier Challenger 850 cost?
Used ones are usually listed at $5–10 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 850 costs about $4,000–5,500 an hour. That covers fuel, upkeep, the engine service plan and crew travel. Fuel alone is about $2,145 of that. The jet burns 330 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 850 fly?
A Bombardier Challenger 850 can fly about 3,200 nautical miles (3,682 miles) without stopping. It cruises at Mach 0.80 / 441 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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