Bombardier Challenger 850

The corporate jet built from a regional airliner platform.

Overview

Bombardier Canada ICAO: CRJ2 2006–2015 Active $32 million (2012)

The Bombardier Challenger 850 was developed from the CRJ200 regional jet airframe and adapted for corporate use. Entering service in the mid-2000s, it offered one of the widest cabins in its class. The aircraft targeted operators seeking high passenger capacity in a business configuration.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × General Electric CF34-3B1
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 9,217 lbf · 41 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins ProLine 4
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
16
Crew
—
Cabin width
8 ft 2 in  ·  2.49 m
Cabin height
6 ft 1 in  ·  1.85 m
Cabin length
48 ft 5 in  ·  14.76 m
Exterior length
87 ft 10 in  ·  26.77 m
Tail height
20 ft 5 in  ·  6.22 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 10 in  ·  2.69 m
Wing span
69 ft 7 in  ·  21.21 m
Baggage volume
202 ft³  ·  5.7 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
53,000 lb  ·  24,000 kg
Max landing weight
47,000 lb  ·  21,300 kg
Max payload
9,400 lb  ·  4,250 kg
Fuel capacity
2,750 gal · 10,300 L · 8,300 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
459 kt  ·  528 mph  ·  850 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
126 kt  ·  145 mph  ·  233 km/h
Range
3,096 nm  ·  3,560 mi  ·  5,730 km
Fuel burn
1.02 nm/gal  ·  0.50 km/L
Ceiling
41,000 ft  ·  12,500 m
Rate of climb
3,395 ft/min  ·  17 m/s
Takeoff distance
6,300 ft  ·  1,920 m
Landing distance
2,900 ft  ·  890 m
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Operational Context

Bombardier Challenger 850 — corporate shuttle business jet

The Challenger 850 first flew in 2005 and entered service in 2006. Derived from a regional airline platform, it provided a large stand-up cabin and flexible seating arrangements. The aircraft emphasized group travel capability rather than maximum range.

Two General Electric CF34 turbofan engines producing approximately 8,729 pounds of thrust (38.8 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches Mach 0.80. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 53,000 pounds (24,040 kg), with range around 2,800 nautical miles (5,186 km).

The 850 became popular for corporate shuttle missions and government transport. Production ended in the mid-2010s as demand shifted toward purpose-built business jets. The aircraft remains distinctive for its airliner-derived cabin volume.

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