The Challenger 601, is the evolution of the Bombardier iconic wide-body jet that set the standard for cabin comfort. Building on the legacy of the Challenger 600, the 601 offers enhanced performance and reliability, making it a premier choice for executives and groups who demand unmatched space, transcontinental range, and a productive environment in the sky.
Specifications: Challenger 601
| Passenger Capacity (typical) | 8–12 |
|---|---|
| Max Range | ~3,100–3,450 nm (variant) |
| Cruise Speed | ~443 kts (Mach ~0.80) |
| Cabin Dimensions | H 6 ft 1 in × W 8 ft 2 in × L ~28 ft |
| Baggage | ~115 ft³ |
| Max Operating Altitude | 41,000 ft |
Zephyr Jets — Fleet Comparison (typical values)
| Model | Typical Seats | Max Range (nm) | Cruise / Top Speed | Cabin (H × W × L) | Baggage (ft³) | Max Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing Business Jet (BBJ 737 MAX family) | 19+ | ~6,600 (BBJ 737‑7, 8 pax) | M0.85 | Cabin area 884–1,120 ft² | 1,125–1,797 | 6,500 ft cabin altitude (max) [*] |
| Challenger 650 | 10–12 | 4,000 | M0.85 (high‑speed) | 6.0 ft × 7 ft 11 in × 25 ft 7 in | ~115 | 41,000 ft |
| Challenger 601 | 8–12 | ~3,100–3,450 | ~443 kt / ~M0.80 | 6 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in × ~28 ft | ~115 | 41,000 ft |
| Challenger 604 | 10–12 | ~4,000 | up to M0.82 | 6 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in × 28 ft 5 in | 115 | 41,000 ft |
| Challenger 605 | 9–12 | ~4,100 | ~M0.80 (typical) | 6 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in × 28 ft 5 in | 115 | 41,000 ft |
| Challenger 850 | 13–16 | ~2,400–3,000 | ~442 kt / ~M0.82 | 6 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in × 48 ft 5 in | ~202–227 | 41,000 ft |
| Falcon 5X (program) | 12–14 | ~5,200 | M0.85 (MMO M0.90) | 6 ft 6 in × 8 ft 6 in × ~38 ft | ~155 | 51,000 ft |
| Falcon 7X | 12–14 | ~6,450 | MMO M0.90 | ~6 ft 2 in × ~7 ft 8 in | — | 51,000 ft |
| Falcon 900 (series) | 12–14 | ~4,000 (legacy) / 4,750 (900LX) | ~M0.84–0.87 | 6 ft 2 in × 7 ft 8 in × ~33 ft | — | 51,000 ft |
| Falcon 900LX | 12–14 | 4,750 | MMO up to ~M0.87–0.90 (series context) | 6 ft 2 in × 7 ft 8 in | — | 51,000 ft |
| Gulfstream G650 / G650ER | 14–18 | ~7,000+ / 7,500 (ER) | High‑speed M0.90 | Large oval‑window cabin, low cabin altitude | — | 51,000 ft |
| Global 5000 | Up to 16 | 5,200 | High‑speed M0.88 | 6 ft 2 in × 7 ft 11 in × 40 ft 9 in | — | 51,000 ft |
| Global 6000 | Up to 17 | 6,000 | High‑speed M0.88 | 6 ft 2 in × 7 ft 11 in × 43 ft 3 in | — | 51,000 ft |
| Global 7000 (Global 7500) | Up to 19 | 7,700 (option up to ~8,000) | M0.925 (upgrade M0.95) | Four living spaces; Pũr Air; Soleil lighting | — | 51,000 ft |
| Global 8000 | Up to 19 | 8,000 | M0.95 (fastest civil bizjet) | Lowest cabin altitude in class: 2,691 ft @ FL410 | — | 51,000 ft |
| Global Express | ~12–16 | ~6,500 (design goal) | ~M0.85 | Large‑cabin long‑range | — | 51,000 ft |
| Gulfstream G‑IVSP | 12–14 | ~4,200 | ~M0.80–0.85 | Large‑cabin Gulfstream (typical 3‑zone) | — | ~45,000–51,000 ft |
| Gulfstream V | 12–16 | ~6,500+ | ~M0.85 | Large‑cabin ultralong‑range | — | 51,000 ft |
| Gulfstream 300 (new program) | 9–10 | 3,600 (prelim) | M0.85 (prelim) | Longest cabin in class; 10 oval windows | — | 45,000 ft |
| Gulfstream 450 | 12–16 | ~4,350 | ~M0.80–0.85 | Large‑cabin | — | ~45,000–51,000 ft |
| Gulfstream 550 | 14–18 | ~6,750 | ~M0.85 | Large‑cabin ultralong‑range | — | 51,000 ft |
| Legacy 600 | 10–13 | ~3,400 | ~M0.78–0.80 | Large‑cabin (ERJ‑derived), ample baggage | — | 41,000 ft |
| Legacy 650 | 12–13 | ~3,900–4,000 | ~M0.78–0.80 | Enhanced range; quiet cabin | — | 41,000 ft |
| Lineage 1000 | Up to 19 | ~4,500–5,300 | ~M0.82 | Airliner‑class multi‑zone cabin | — | 41,000 ft |
| Citation XLS+ | 9–12 | ~2,100 | ~440–445 ktas | ~5 ft 8 in × ~5 ft 6 in × ~18 ft 6 in | ~80+ | 45,000 ft |
| Hawker 800XP | 8–9 | ~2,540 | ~445 ktas | ~5 ft 9 in × ~6 ft × ~21 ft | ~50–55 | 41,000 ft |
[*] BBJ figures are variant-dependent; Boeing publishes range and cabin metrics for BBJ 737‑7/‑8/‑9 with specific NBAA assumptions.
Dashes (—) indicate data commonly published by OEMs as qualitative cabin notes or not consistently stated across sources; precise baggage/cabin-length totals vary by interior option.
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