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Bombardier Challenger 850
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is a heavy jet with up to 15 seats and 5,200 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
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- Seats
- 15
- Range
- 5,200 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $4,900
About this aircraft
The Challenger 850 is a CRJ-based corporate shuttle—more seats and cabin length than a traditional Challenger 600-series business jet, built on regional-jet structure and systems.
Derived from the CRJ200, it suits head-of-state, corporate shuttle, and high-capacity VIP missions rather than typical eight-to-twelve-passenger charter. Interiors vary widely by completion house and operator specification.
Choose 850 when passenger count outgrows a Challenger 650 cabin and you need regional-jet group logistics with Bombardier support DNA.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 850 appeared in 1,669 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to Las Vegas (LAS), listed 64 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 1,009 routes and 3 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 850 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 10,716, with an observed range of USD 1,623–USD 110,500 (2,246 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 402 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 99 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Heavy Jet
- Range
- 5,200 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,900 m
- Landing runway
- 850 m
- ICAO type
- CRJ2
Cabin
- Seats
- 15
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Width
- 2.49 m
- Length
- 12.25 m
- Cabin area
- 55.3 m²
- Baggage
- 5.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 4,900
- Fuel burn
- 400 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 2,400
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- High-capacity corporate shuttle flights
- VIP regional jet missions
- Specialized Challenger 850 charter
Sources
- Bombardier business aircraftBombardier
- Challenger 850 overviewWikipedia
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FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 850 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 1,669 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 850 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 850?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 850 corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to Las Vegas (LAS), with 64 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 850?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 850 show a median ask of USD 10,716 across 2,246 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 850?
The Bombardier Challenger 850 has a published maximum range of 5,200 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 850 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is configured for up to 15 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 850?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 850 operating cost near USD 4,900 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 850 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 850 is about 400 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 850 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 850 is about 1,900 m.
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