Challenger 600Challenger 6041996–2006
RangeMTOWCruiseCeiling
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 4 variants1980+
Bombardier Challenger 604
CL60Large JetDiscontinued1996–2006
Range
4.077 NM · 7.551 km
MTOW
21.863 kg
Cruise
449 kt · 832 km/h
Mach 0.85 · MMO
Seats
12
up to 12 passengers
Used price
US$ 4.8M
The Bombardier Challenger 604 is a large jet produced between 1996 and 2006. It has a range of 4077 nm, a cruise speed of 449 kt (832 km/h), Mach 0.85, up to 12 passengers. Out of production; on the used market the median is around US$ 4.8M. In Brazil there are 10 units registered in the RAB-ANAC. The Challenger 604 family (4 variants) totals 18 units. There are 56 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 58 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 9/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
58 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 5 sources · 04/06/2026
US$ 4.8 miR$ 24.6 mi
market medianaging ≈ −4.1%/yr−64% vs Large median
Entry
US$ 4.5 mi
model year 1996
Best value
US$ 4.6 mi
model year 1998
Top of range
US$ 5.8 mi
model year 2002
Basis
Listings
real listings
Minimum
US$ 3.4 mi
R$ 17.4 mi
Median
US$ 4.8 mi
R$ 24.6 mi
Maximum
US$ 7.0 mi
R$ 35.8 mi
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +4.3%/yr·1996→2002
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
4 of 5 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.08 to ×1.32 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization and ICMS.
Air taxi
US$ 3.7 mi – 7.9 mi
R$ 18.9 mi – 40.3 mi · ICMS Agreement 75/91 · ~4 to 5%
Private use
US$ 4.2 mi – 9.3 mi
R$ 21.3 mi – 47.5 mi · ICMS ~18 to 25%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + ICMS, no legal review. Federal taxes (II/IPI/PIS/COFINS) ~0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); the weight is the state ICMS, higher for private use.
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 4.9 mil/h
R$ 25.2 mil/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 622.4 mil
- Total/h @ 400 hrs/yr
- US$ 6.5 mil/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 7.5 mil – 13.0 mil/h
R$ 38.4 mil – 66.6 mil/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 7.0 mil – 11.0 mil/h
R$ 35.8 mil – 56.3 mil/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: Paramount Business Jets $7,500/hr avg, Mercury Jets ~$7,710/hr; large-jet jet-card/charter band $10k-13k/hr. BR: Flapper 2026 charter guide cites up to ~US$11,000/hr for large transcontinental jets; BR large-jet band estimated $7k-11k (no 604-specific BR hourly published; Flapper lists 604 but quotes route-based BRL only).
How we read this price · 5 sources · researched 04/06/2026
Pre-owned large jet (prod 1996-2002, discontinued; 605 succeeded it 2006). Acquisition anchored on live GlobalAir.com listings opened 2026-06 (1998 SN5373 $4.6M; 2000 SN5447 $3.5M, SN5440 $5.35M, SN5427 $6.995M; 2003 SN5556 $5.795M) + AvBuyer Price Guide current asking range $3.5M-$6.95M (20 for sale, +2.57% 6mo) + planephd PAPI typical $3.31M (Mar 2026) + Controller avg ~$3.37M + Aircraft Bluebook Spring 2025 (~$4.5M for 1996 via AvBuyer/guides). DOC ~$5,000/hr variable from aircraftcostcalculator.com ($4,903), CFS/BJTonline economics sheets ($5,038-$5,226). Sources accessed 2026-06-04.
- GlobalAir.com - Challenger 604 for sale, opened 2026-06-04; 7 aircraft, range $3.5M-$6.995M, per-tail years/prices/TT
- AvBuyer - Challenger 604 Price Guide, opened 2026-06-04; asking $3.5M-$6.95M, 20 for sale, Bluebook table (note: page mixes 604/605 late years)
- planephd.com - Challenger 604 valuation (PAPI), opened 2026-06-04; PAPI typical price $3,307,132 as of Mar 2026
- aircraftcostcalculator.com - Challenger 604 operating costs, 403 on direct fetch; via search snippet: variable ~$4,903/hr, avg price ~$6.28M
- Controller.com - Challenger 604 listings, via search 2026-06-04; avg ~$3,366,667, 15-16 listings
PTAX · R$ 5,12 / US$ · 22/09/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
18 de set de 1994
FAA cert.
02 de nov de 1995
ANAC cert.
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Deliveries start
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Units produced
365
O Challenger 604 é o jato de categoria large produzido pela Bombardier entre 1996 e 2006, identificado pelo código ICAO CL60. Tem alcance de 4077 nm, velocidade de cruzeiro de 449 kt e teto de 41000 ft. A cabine costuma ser configurada para 10 passageiros e comporta até 12 assentos, com peso máximo de decolagem de 21863 kg. A página reúne a ficha técnica, a estimativa de custo operacional por hora de voo e a frota de Challenger 604 registrada no Brasil, com matrículas, operadores e histórico de mercado.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x General Electric CF34-3B turbofans
- Max Mach
- 0,82
- Range Nm
- 4.027
- Winglets
- Não
- Max Speed Kt
- 459
- Fuel Capacity Lb
- 20.120
- Combustível
- 2.998,6 gal
- Razão de subida
- 4.100 ft/min
- Mach máx. operação
- 0,85
- Distância de pouso
- 2.790 ft
- Thrust Per Engine Lbf
- 8.729
- Pista balanceada (BFL)
- 5.840 ft
- Max Certified Altitude Ft
- 41.000
Cabin and comfort
- Wifi
- Opcional retrofit Iridium / SwiftBroadband
- Lavatory
- Aft fully enclosed externally serviced + galley dianteiro full-service
- Configuration
- 9-12 passageiros em layout double-club + divan ou club + conferência
- Comprimento da cabine (fonte alternativa)
- 8,61 m
- Configuração típica
- Double Club 8 + Divan
- Stand Up Cabin
- Sim
- Volume da cabine
- 32,56 m³
- Pressurização diferencial
- 8,8 psi
- Baggage Capacity Cuft
- 115
Avionics and engines
- Fms
- Collins FMS-6000 dual
- Tcas
- TCAS II Change 7
- Cockpit
- Collins Pro Line 4 com 6 displays CRT 7x7
- Ads B Out
- Retrofit obrigatório (não original)
- Autopilot
- Collins APS-4000 dual-channel
- Painel de voo
- Collins Pro Line 4
- Weather Radar
- Collins TWR-850
- Synthetic Vision
- Não
Operating costs
- Msrp Usd
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- Fonte de dados
- Conklin & de Decker, 2005 Bombardier Challenger 604 Economics (BJT Online): https://www.bjtonline.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/bombardier_challenger_604_economics.pdf · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Bombardier Challenger 604 operating costs: https://www.aircraftcostcalculator.com/AircraftOperatingCosts/160/Bombardier-Challenger+604 · aviacost.com, Challenger 604 cost calculator (340 gph, $5,405/hr variable): https://aviacost.com/aircraftcostcalculator/bombardier-challenger-604 · planephd.com, Challenger 604 specs/operating cost (300 GPH): https://planephd.com/wizard/details/730/BOMBARDIER-CHALLENGER-604-specifications-performance-operating-cost-valuation · GE Aerospace, CF34 maintenance cost-per-hour program: https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/services/ge-engine-services-introduces-cf34-maintenance-cost-hour-program
- Fuel Burn Gph
- 305
- Price New Usd
- —
- Annual Fixed Usd
- 580.000
- Última atualização
- 2026
- Hourly Operating Usd
- 3.800
- Engine Overhaul Cost Usd
- 850.000
- Current Market Price Usd Low
- 4.500.000
- Engine Overhaul Period Hours
- 6.000
- Current Market Price Usd High
- 8.500.000
External dimensions
- Comprimento total
- 20,8 m
- Envergadura
- 19,59 m
- Altura
- 6,27 m
- Área da asa
- 45,4 m²
Weights & fuel
- Peso operacional vazio (OEW)
- 12.293 kg
- Peso máximo de decolagem (MTOW)
- 21.863 kg
- Carga máxima (payload)
- 2.184 kg
- Capacidade de combustível
- 11.351 L
- Capacidade de combustível
- 20.318 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Challenger 604 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1.780m
takeoff governs: longer than factored landing
Charter, wet runway
1.780m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1.780m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 98 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 98 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Challenger 604 dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Pro feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
2 zonas10 typical passengers · 12 maxClub duplo (8 lug.)Divã
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✓ stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
8,63 m
Width
2,49 m
Height
1,85 m
Volume
32,56 m³
Baggage
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Differences between variants
Challenger 604Challenger 6052007–2014
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Challenger 605Challenger 6502015+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 1994First flight
- 1995 - Lançamento em 1995 substituindo o 601-3R
Certificado pela Transport Canada em setembro de 1995, EIS em janeiro de 1996. Substituiu o Challenger 601-3R adicionando 200 nm de alcance, FADEC nos motores CF34-3B e nova suíte Collins Pro Line 4 com EFIS. Produzido em Montreal até 2002, com mais de 360 unidades entregues globalmente.
- 1995FAA certification
- 2006End of production
Market position
Market position analysis pending.
Brazil Fleet
Estimativa preliminar, large jet legacy.
Bombardier Challenger 604 (1996-2006) é o predecessor do 605. Frota BR estimada 3-7 aeronaves operacionais hoje. Foi muito popular em fractional NetJets globais. Aviônica Collins Pro Line 4, motores GE CF34-3B. Mercado pre-owned: US$ 4-7M (1996-2006).
18 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)
Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.
Open Analytics
Global fleet
Global distribution pending.
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Cabine widebody 2,49 m, referência da categoria
A largura interna de 2,49 m e altura de 1,85 m era, e continua sendo, a maior do segmento large da época. Permite layout 2-2 com corredor central confortável e configurações double-club mais espaçosas que as de Falcon 2000 ou Gulfstream IV.
Range transatlântico real de 4.027 nm
Capacidade para missões New York-London, Miami-São Paulo, Genebra-Dubai sem escala com 8 passageiros e bagagem completa. Combinação rara nos anos 90 que canibalizou parte do mercado entry-level do Gulfstream IV-SP por preço significativamente menor.
Limitations
Aviônica Collins Pro Line 4 com CRTs envelhecida
Os displays CRT 7x7 da Pro Line 4 estão obsoletos para 2025, ADS-B Out, FANS 1/A e CPDLC exigem retrofit caro (USD 350k-500k). Muitos 604 voando hoje no Brasil ainda operam sem PBN compliance pleno, limitando rotas em RVSM europeu.
Curiosities
Plataforma derivada do LearStar 600 de 1976
A fuselagem do Challenger 604 ainda traça suas raízes ao projeto LearStar 600 de Bill Lear, comprado pela Canadair em 1976. A seção transversal widebody veio do estudo da Canadair de criar um bizjet com conforto de aeronave comercial, visão mantida 20 anos depois no 604.
1976Wikipedia
Mercado pré-owned ativo USD 4,5-8,5 milhões
Em 2024-2025 o Challenger 604 negocia entre USD 4,5M (alto tempo, sem upgrade) e USD 8,5M (mid-life com Pro Line 21 retrofit, ADS-B, WAAS LPV). Custo operacional anual estimado USD 1,8-2,1M com utilização de 400 horas/ano. Concorre com Falcon 2000 e Gulfstream IV no pre-owned.
2024↗ Controller.com
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bombardier Challenger 604 cost?
The Bombardier Challenger 604 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 4.8M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 604?
The maximum range is 4077 nm (4.077 NM · 7.551 km).
How fast is the Bombardier Challenger 604?
Cruise speed is 449 kt, equivalent to 832 km/h, or Mach 0.85.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 604 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 604 seats up to 12 passengers, crew not included.
How many Bombardier Challenger 604 are there in Brazil?
There are 10 units registered in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 9/22/2026). The Challenger 604 family (4 variants) totals 18 units.
Who operates the Bombardier Challenger 604 in Brazil?
8 distinct operators operate 10 units of the Bombardier Challenger 604 in the RAB-ANAC: 5 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 5 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in RJ and SP (data as of 9/22/2026). Name, fleet and base of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate a Bombardier Challenger 604 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 6,477 per flight hour at 400 h/year, of which US$ 4,921 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 622,440 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 400 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.