Bombardier designed the Challenger 601-1A with the primary goal of passenger comfort.  It is unusually wide-bodied and can carry up to nineteen passengers in its 8.2 foot wide cabin, yet it has transcontinental range, and is able to complete nonstop flights between almost any two cities in the United States.  The 601 series has improved immensely over the 600, with a more reliable flight system and increased maintainability.

Specs:

Passengers: 8 (default)

Lavatory: Enclosed

Maximum Speed: 851 km/h

Maximum Altitude: 45,000 ft.

Range: 3,260nm

Cabin Size: 8’2” (width) x 28’3” (length) x 6’1” (height)

Baggage Capacity: 115 cu. ft. (default)

Cabin

Passengers enjoy a quiet interior and well-lit cabin.  It usually has a seating configuration that comfortably holds between eight and twelve people, but can be configured to carry as many as nineteen.

Flight deck

The cockpit of this private jet contains dual digital Honeywell DFZ-800 flight guidance systems, Honeywell laser INS, dual Honeywell EDZ-800 EFIS, and dual digital Collins com/nav/ident radios.

 Engines

Two General Electric CF43-1A engines power the Challenger 601-1A, each flat rated to 70°F, meaning that the engines provide their full 8,650 pounds of thrust in temperatures up to 70°F.

Performance

The Challenger 601-1A can hit a top cruise speed of 459 ktas; however, it is more often used for long-range trips, where it cruises at 424 ktas.  The aircraft cruises (long-range) at mach .74.  The cabin of the Challenger 601-1A is rated to 8.8 psi, meaning that it can maintain a sea-level cabin at 23,200 feet.  Its performance is surprisingly high considering that the cabin is larger than most other jets.