Challenger 605 For Sale

Challenger 605 Ownership Overview

Buyers don’t have a hard time finding a Challenger 605 for sale as over the decade it was produced, ending in 2016, nearly 300 were created. Used across the world, this heavy jet has proved its worth across both the private and military sectors.

Challenger 605 Cabin Experience

The Challenger 605 is capable of transporting 10 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft contains a lavatory at the aft end of its nearly 70ft long fuselage, inside its nearly 30ft long cabin. This aircraft allows ample space per traveler, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout long flights.

Total cabin space onboard is nearly 1,150 cubic feet, roughly 700 of that dedicated to the passenger seating area. Typically, each individual receives 70 cubic feet of space to themselves. The Challenger 605 has one of the widest cabins in its class, at more than 8ft, paired with a height of more than 6ft, providing customers plenty of space to move around mid-flight.

Challenger 605 Mission Profile

Customers who buy a Challenger 605 are often those focusing on the longer trips, as this aircraft has the ability to cross the Atlantic.  The in-flight capability of this very stable aircraft leads to the ultimate comfort of its passengers, as noise is significantly reduced, paired with the reduced vibrations felt.

The Challenger 605 operates heavily across the globe, as near 50% in operation today are outside of the United States working for military operations, private, and government use. Its versatility proves its capable under a multitude of different atmospheric conditions. The Challenger 605 is flexible enough to fit numerous unique missions. While this aircraft is large, it boasts financial expenditures similar to that of much smaller jets.

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Challenger 605 Cost to Own

Acquisition cost for the Challenger 605 typically ranges from $14-$16 million, more than twice that of its predecessor, the Challenger 604, as well as other competition such as the Falcon 2000EX. When factoring in market depreciation to total annual cost, this aircraft will cost a buyer roughly $3.2-$3.4 million a year, around $400,000 more than the 604 and 2000EX.

Challenger 605 Operating Cost

Challenger 605 direct operating cost is around $3,200 per flight hour, the same rate as the Falcon 2000EX and nearly $300 less than the Challenger 604. The rate includes fuel burn as well as various maintenance, crew, and operational fees.

Annual fixed cost for the Challenger 605 is just over $910,000, which falls $10,000 less than the Challenger 604, and around $20,000 less than the Falcon 2000EX.

Challenger 605 Performance Overview

While in some aspects the Challenger 605 may be more expensive than its competition, the quality and return on investment buyers receive heavily outweighs the expense. This aircraft will operate well for many types of use, flexible to the needs of the customer. The Challenger 605 is a promising choice for many looking into private jets for sale.

Challenger 605 Engines

The Challenger 605 is equipped with two General Electric CF34-3B powerplants with standard thrust reversers and nearly 8,730lbs of thrust. The Challenger 605 has a max cruise speed of roughly 490kts, the exact same as its predecessor, and slightly faster than that of the Falcon.

The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:

• FAR-91: 2,300ft
• FAR-135: 2,875ft
• FAR-121: 3,833ft

Challenger 605 Payload

Max payload for the Challenger 605 is 4,850lbs and can carry that capacity over 3,310nm, a slight improvement from the Challenger 604. The max payload for the Falcon 2000EX significantly outweighs the prior two aircraft at more than 6,500lbs.

Challenger 605 Range

At long-range cruise, the Challenger 605 has a range of nearly 4,070nm with a typical passenger load, 30nm further than the Challenger 604.

Challenger 605 Specifications