CHALLENGER 850
CHALLENGER 850
SURPASSING OTHERS. INSPIRING ACHIEVEMENT.
SURPASSING OTHERS. INSPIRING ACHIEVEMENT.
The Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft was created to challenge convention and establish a new class of business aircraft. In doing so, the jet has excelled in every way, setting the standard for reliability, dependability and value in its class. Expansive and versatile, it provides the flexibility to deliver customized solutions for any corporate requirement.
Non-stop service effortlessly sustains business as usual, but also enables incomparable relaxation in a cabin with virtually the same amount of space found on an ultra-long-range aircraft. Secure in the knowledge that Challenger 850 aircraft engines are among the most tested and reliable in business aviation today, passengers can relax and enjoy a complete suite of in-flight entertainment capabilities or leverage state-of-the-art business communication technology.
An expansive interior. Efficiently productive. Prepare yourself for an aircraft that provides a new frame of reference by challenging the common wisdom that it’s best to stay grounded. It just feels right to soar above the competition.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Evolution of the best-in-class business environment, offering the widest cabin in its class
- Proven cockpit functionality and simplicity featuring the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite
- Airliner maintainability, superior aircraft reliability
CHALLENGER PERFORMANCE
CHALLENGER PERFORMANCE
The Challenger 850 jet delivers trans-continental ease with a non-stop range of 2,811 nautical miles (5,206 km). Its brisk, high-speed cruise of Mach 0.80 can handle the most time-sensitive schedules. Its tried-and-true airframe has been proven in over six million hours of steadfast commercial service. With this jet’s rugged airliner engines, stringently designed safety systems and outstanding dispatch and performance reliability, you’ll see that the Challenger 850 aircraft is both a smart and exciting choice.
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ENGINES
POWERPLANTS
POWERPLANTS
- General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines
- 8,729 pounds (38.84 kN) of thrust
- Automatic Power Reserve increasing thrust to 9,220 pounds (41.0 kN)
- Flat rating at ISA + 8°C (73°F)
The Challenger 850 aircraft is powered by the GE CF34-3B1 turbofan engine. This is the same CF34 engine family that has proven itself in service on the Bombardier Regional Jet and which has accumulated over 80 million flight-hours. The 3B1 takes another step forward, delivering even greater performance and fuel efficiency along with outstanding exterior noise characteristics and low emissions.
CHALLENGER DESIGN
CHALLENGER DESIGN
The Challenger 850 aircraft provides the ideal solution to the all too common commercial travel problems of high costs and lost time. With one of the largest, most productive and comfortable corporate cabins available today, the Challenger 850 aircraft offers a uniquely spacious environment in which to work, relax or prepare for the business at hand. It is adaptable to your individual needs, with customized interiors that address your every requirement with thoughtful attention.
The Challenger 850 aircraft is the quintessential aircraft for our demanding times, with the most expansive cabin in the converted airliner business jet category. Its flat floor and stand-up cabin height make it easy to move about. The cabin’s generous width helps create the ideal environment for a full range of special mission requirements, accommodating up to 14 passengers in complete comfort.
INTERIOR
EXPANSIVE GALLEY, FOR THE AIRBORNE GOURMET EXPERIENCE
EXPANSIVE GALLEY, FOR THE AIRBORNE GOURMET EXPERIENCE
Beautifully finished, this roomy galley is artfully designed and exceptionally well-equipped. It is also independent of the cabin environment. This highly customizable workspace makes gourmet meal preparation for as many as 14 passengers both gracious and discreet.
AFT AND FORWARD LAVATORIES MINIMIZE CABIN TRAFFIC
AFT AND FORWARD LAVATORIES MINIMIZE CABIN TRAFFIC
Full-sized and beautifully appointed, a deluxe lavatory is situated aft in the cabin. Located forward, a second lavatory for crew use minimizes traffic and maximizes tranquility in passenger compartments.
CONFIGURATIONS THAT RESPOND TO YOUR NEEDS
CONFIGURATIONS THAT RESPOND TO YOUR NEEDS
The sheer, unobstructed space afforded by the Bombardier Challenger 850 cabin means that no opportunities were overlooked when it came to creating the perfect interior.
STANDARD A/V SYSTEM FULLY ENTERTAINS YOU IN THE AIR
STANDARD A/V SYSTEM FULLY ENTERTAINS YOU IN THE AIR
For your in-flight entertainment, high-quality audio/video and in-flight mapping systems are standard on the Bombardier Challenger 850 business jet. Sit back and relax on your homeward journey and enjoy the show.
AIRBORNE OFFICE OPTION FOR COMPLETE CONNECTIVITY
AIRBORNE OFFICE OPTION FOR COMPLETE CONNECTIVITY
It is ‘business as usual’ on board the Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft when you choose the airborne office communications option. Complementing the baseline Satcom telephone system, several connectivity solutions are available to serve a variety of communications needs: Internet and email, and more.
FLOOR PLAN
FLOOR PLAN
Information on Bombardier’s Challenger 850 jet floor plan has yet to be published. Please contact a Sales Representative for information on available options.
EXTERIOR
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DIMENSIONS
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DIMENSIONS
CHALLENGER TECHNOLOGY
CHALLENGER TECHNOLOGY
Business jet efficiency and flexibility converge with airliner endurance and reliability in the Challenger 850 aircraft. The rugged, reliable airframe, first introduced with the Bombardier Regional Jet, has consistently proven itself to be one of the most dependable in the business. Engines and systems designed for stringent airline safety standards result in peace of mind and outstanding dispatch and performance reliability.
The Challenger 850 jet provides crews the same assurance of multiple layers of system redundancy as today's modern airliners. As a result, corporate operators can also enjoy airliner-style levels of dispatch and mission reliability along with enhanced flight safety and reduced maintenance requirements.
- Primary flight controls fully powered around all three axes
- Lightweight, reliable and virtually maintenance-free electrical system
- Three independent AC electrical generators, each capable of providing full power to the entire aircraft
- An Air-Driven AC Generator which can be used in the event of complete electrical loss
- Three separate, independent hydraulic systems, each pressurized by two pumps
COCKPIT
AVIONICS
AVIONICS
The airline-proven avionics and ergonomic advantages of the Challenger 850 jet cockpit make it a pure pleasure to fly, creating access to an unmatched available pool of trained pilots. Generously sized and superbly organized, the flight management suite is an all-glass cockpit, designed and equipped to maximize pilot productivity, safety, comfort and convenience.
The Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 suite incorporates proven technology to reduce pilot workload and increase situational awareness:
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 six-tube EFIS
- EICAS with two dedicated screens
- Dual Inertial Reference System (IRS)
- X-Band Digital Color Weather Radar System
- Rockwell Collins Maintenance Diagnostic System
- TCAS II, wind shear detection, terrain database and Dual GPS
- FMS capable of GPS-based navigation including a performance computer
CUSTOMIZING YOUR CHALLENGER AIRCRAFT
CUSTOMIZING YOUR CHALLENGER AIRCRAFT
Every detail of a Challenger aircraft interior is carefully designed and completed to fulfill your functional requirements and cater to your personal aesthetics. Our artisans and craftsmen will put their unique abilities to work and create the perfect interior for you.
Bombardier offers a choice of materials and optional amenities that allows owners to tailor the environment. Our completions approach includes the hands-on involvement of experienced designers and engineers who work with you to ensure that your high expectations are met. A dedicated Bombardier completions team will be assigned to see you through every phase, from the initial customer specification sessions in our modern showroom facilities to the engineering and manufacturing of your aircraft and the meticulous crafting of each of the cabin and cockpit details. This team of specialists from several disciplines will be available to you for consultation.
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Bombardier’s Challenger Completion Center in Montreal is an ultra-modern facility that boasts the highest quality and breadth of expertise, technology and fabrication methods. The center is equipped with advanced 3-D design software, including texture mapping and pattern flattening, and a modeling and digital animation program for industrial and interior design.
Bombardier’s Challenger Completion Center capabilities:
- Aeronautical and mechanical engineering
- Avionics and electrical design and integration
- Interior design
- Hand-crafted cabinetry
- Custom upholstering
- Composite, sheet metal and machined parts manufacturing
- Pre-fitting mock-ups
- Certification
- Composition shop
- Burn test lab
- Environmentally controlled paint facilities
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