This was the first version marketed by Bombardier.ĬL-601-3A/ER: 601-3A with an additional, optional fuel tank in the tailĬL-601-3R: the tail tank was made standard, CF34-3A1 Engines were introduced.ĬL-604: major upgrade of the 601 design, incorporating more advavanced GE CF34-3B engines increased fuel capacity, including saddle tanks in the rear of the aircraft new undercarriage for a higher takeoff and landing weight structural improvements to wings and tail and a new Rockwell Collins ProLine 4 avionics system. 21 aircraft purchased by the Royal Canadian Air Force, designated CC-144, CE-144, and CX-144.ĬL-601-1A: refined version including winglets to decrease drag and more powerful GE CF34-1A (66 built, including four Canadian Forces CL-144/ CC-144B)ĬL-601-1A/ER: 601-1A retrofitted with an additional fuel tank in the tailĬL-601-3A: GE CF34-3A engines with a higher flat rating and a glass cockpit. Built from 1978 to 1982 (81 built)ĬL-600S: 3 CL-600s retrofitted with the winglets introduced on the CL-601-1A. A program to reduce the aircraft's weight was then implemented to improve the aircraft's range.Ĭhallengers can be identified visually by their distinctive fowler flap design, where the fairings can be seen below the wings, a sight much more common on commercial airliners.ĬL-600: original production version, powered by Avco Lycoming ALF 502L turbofans of 7500 lbf (33.6 kN) thrust each. A test flight on 3 April 1980 in the Mojave Desert resulted in disaster, the aircraft crashing due to the failure of the release mechanism to detach the recovery chute after a deep stall, killing one of the test pilots (the other test pilot and the flight test engineer parachuted to safety).ĭespite the crash, both Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States certified the aircraft in 1980, albeit with restrictions to pilots including a limited maximum takeoff weight. The second and third prototypes flew in 1979. On 8 November 1978, the prototype aircraft took off at Montreal, Canada. The Challenger was also one of the first bizjets designed with a supercritical wing. For example, the use of a widened fuselage that allowed a "walk-about cabin". While the Challenger would be similar in general configuration to other aircraft of its type already on the market, certain of its features would stand-out. These financial guarantees were later used as an academic example of insufficient monitoring and lax controls in government support of industry. Due to the use of letters of comfort, the extent of the Ministry's financial commitments for Canadair could be kept from parliament and the public for several years. In the 1980 National Film Board documentary on the development of the aircraft, future Prime Minister Jean Chretien specifically refers to the effect of personal contact with Lear (on Chretien’s decision to direct financial support to Canadair’s program).Īt the time of these events, Chretien was successively President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce, and Minister of Finance, in the Canadian Federal government. However, Canadair planned to use Lear’s name and skills at self-promotion to secure extensive financial guarantees for a business jet project from the Canadian Federal government. Thus, he had only been able to pay a California aeronautical consultant to do some very preliminary design explorations. He was also at financial low point, with a tiny staff. Lear did not have an expert grasp of aeronautical engineering. Thus, Canadair quickly abandoned the name LearStar and adopted the name Challenger.Ĭanadair's top management was of the opinion that Lear’s concept was sketchy at best. Even the name LearStar was not new to this concept, since Lear had long before used the name for his conversion of Lockheed Loadstars into business transports. However, Lear had practically no influence on the ensuing development and design of the aircraft. Light beige custom leather, Alpine EditionĮxecutive seating featuring aft club, 3 place divan, and individual executive seatsĪirshow 100, Alpine CD player w/12-CD magazine,Ī fresh 600 hour inspection will be provided by seller.The origin of the Challenger 600 lies in Canadair’s purchase of a concept for a business jet aircraft, the LearStar 600 from the American inventor and aircraft developer Bill Lear. Navigation Radios: Dual Collins w/FM immunityĭual Sperry FZ-500 flight guidance computersĪuxiliary luggage rack in APU compartment Hi Frequency: Dual Collins 718U-5 w/SELCAL A fresh 600 hour inspection is included with the sale.Ĭommunication Radios:Dual Collins w/8.33 kHz spacing Passengers love the roomy fuselage and 6 ft 2″ cabin height. Its cabin space is unmatched by any jet in its class while performing more economically. This jet offers capabilities of an airliner with intercontinental range. N619TS is a low time Challenger 600 with very good history.
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