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Bombardier Challenger 601-3R
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R is a heavy jet with up to 10 seats and 6,600 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 10
- Range
- 6,600 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $4,600
About this aircraft
The Challenger 601-3R adds further range-oriented and systems refinements within the 601 family—bridging classic 601 airframes and the later 604 generation.
It kept the wide Challenger cabin while improving operational flexibility on longer sectors. Many 3R jets continue in service with glass cockpits and refreshed interiors that extend useful charter life.
Look here for mature heavy-jet cabin width and Challenger handling without stepping into 650-era acquisition or operating costs.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R appeared in 181 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Teterboro (TEB) to Van Nuys (VNY), listed 7 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 123 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 601-3R empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 9,137, with an observed range of USD 100–USD 49,081 (220 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 704 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 3 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 6,600 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,700 m
- Landing runway
- 800 m
- ICAO type
- CL60
Cabin
- Seats
- 10
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Width
- 2.49 m
- Length
- 8.64 m
- Cabin area
- 35.9 m²
- Baggage
- 3.3 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 4,600
- Fuel burn
- 340 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 2,040
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Longer classic Challenger missions
- Wide-cabin corporate travel
- 601-3R empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraftBombardier
- Challenger 600 series overviewWikipedia
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FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 181 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 601-3R corridor was Teterboro (TEB) to Van Nuys (VNY), with 7 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R show a median ask of USD 9,137 across 220 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R?
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R has a published maximum range of 6,600 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 601-3R is configured for up to 10 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 601-3R?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 601-3R operating cost near USD 4,600 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 601-3R burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R is about 340 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 601-3R need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3R is about 1,700 m.
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