Bombardier Challenger 650 Aircraft 2010s

2010s heavy jets are the modern fly-by-wire flagship generation — Gulfstream G650 (2012+, first FBW Gulfstream), G500/G600 (2018+), Bombardier Global 7500 (2018+), Falcon 8X (2016+), Embraer Praetor 500/600 (2018+, FBW). Honeywell Symmetry, Garmin G5000, Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion modern cockpits. Engine programs (Rolls-Royce CorporateCare etc.) universal. Best safety equipment in the class.

The Bombardier Challenger 600-series is the large-cabin business-jet workhorse that defined the segment — a wide, stand-up cabin (one of the widest in the class), ~4,000 nm range and one of the best dispatch and parts records in business aviation. The 604 (1995-2007) introduced the modern Challenger; the 605 (2006-2014) updated the cabin and avionics; the current 650 (2015+) brings Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced avionics and further refinements. All share twin GE CF34-3B engines. Cruise around Mach 0.80; the Challenger 650 is the longest-running large-cabin Bombardier and the practical alternative to the Global for buyers who don't need ultra-long range.

Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft for sale

4 used Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft for sale 2010s · 12-seat · Reference price ~$18,000,000 ($14,000,000–$24,000,000) · updated 6 hours ago

Bombardier Challenger 650 Specifications

Model spec

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a 12-seat large cabin jet with a cruise speed of 470 kt (870 km/h), a range of 4,000 nm (7,408 km), and a useful load of 13,000 lbs (5,897 kg).

Performance
Cruise470 kt (870 km/h)
Range4,000 nm (7,408 km)
Service Ceiling41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Engine & Fuel
Fuel Burn310.0 GPH (1,173 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats12
Max Gross Weight48,200 lbs (21,864 kg)
Useful Load13,000 lbs (5,897 kg)

Bombardier Challenger 650 for Sale

2017 Bombardier Challenger 650

2017 Bombardier Challenger 650 for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Via Leviate Air Group

2015 Bombardier Challenger 650

2015 Bombardier Challenger 650 for sale
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Total Time 6,912
Reg# N541BA US
Via Jim Donath
Multiple sources
Listed 2mo ago

2017 Bombardier Challenger 650

2017 Bombardier Challenger 650 for sale
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Total Time 1,510
Reg# N847CC US
Location Cleveland, OH
Via Avpro, Inc.
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2019 Bombardier Challenger 650

2019 Bombardier Challenger 650 for sale
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Total Time 9,533
Reg# N488CR US
Location Greenville, SC
Via AeroAmerica Group
Multiple sources
Listed 2mo ago

Compare Bombardier Challenger 650

See how the Bombardier Challenger 650 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

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Bombardier Challenger 650 Price & Cost

Bombardier Challenger 650 Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Bombardier Challenger 650 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (310.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$192,200/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.
Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Bombardier Challenger 650

Buying a Bombardier Challenger 650 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • GE CF34-3B engine program — engine maintenance program enrollment (e.g., GE OnPoint, CorporateCare) is THE single biggest value driver on this aircraft. Transferable program coverage is essential.
  • Airframe program & inspections — MSG-3 inspection currency, ASC (service bulletin) compliance.
  • Generation (604 vs 605 vs 650) — avionics, cabin and systems improve at each step; the 650 is the modern flagship.
  • Avionics & mandates — Pro Line 21 (604/605) or Pro Line 21 Advanced (650); ADS-B Out, FANS where applicable.
  • Cabin refurbishment age — large-cabin aircraft live or die on cabin condition.
  • Pre-buy — full pre-buy at a Bombardier-authorised service centre.

Which 604/605/650? A 650 for the modern flagship; a 605 with current avionics and program is the value sweet-spot; a 604 with mid-life programs is the most affordable large-cabin Bombardier entry.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bombardier Challenger 650

Cost?
From — to —, median —.
604 vs 605 vs 650?
Successive generations — cabin and avionics improve at each step (Pro Line 4 → Pro Line 21 → Pro Line 21 Advanced).
How far does it fly?
About 4,000 nm with reserves — most US transcontinental and many international routes.
Challenger 650 vs Global 6000?
The Global has ultra-long range (6,000+ nm); the Challenger 650 is large-cabin but shorter range, at materially lower cost.

Bombardier Challenger 650 Inventory by Country

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Bombardier Challenger 650 Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Bombardier Challenger 650. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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