Heavy Jet
Challenger 850 Private Jet Charter
The Challenger 850 is a heavy jet with a maximum range of 3,096 nm, 16 seats. SkyAccess tracks 1 active Challenger 850 aircraft across 1 certified charter operators, with 4 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
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Challenger 850 specs and range
- Seats
- 16
- Max range
- 3,096 nm
- Max speed
- 459 kts
- Cruise speed
- 442 kts
- Ceiling
- 41,010 ft
- Cabin L × W × H
- 48 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in × 6 ft 1 in
- Engines
- 2 × General Electric CF34-3B1
- Max takeoff weight
- 53,000 lb
The Challenger 850 is a heavy jet with 16 seats and a published maximum range of 3,096 nm (about 3,563 miles or 5,734 km).
It has a top speed of 459 knots (about 528 mph), a normal cruise speed of 442 knots, a service ceiling of 41,010 ft and a maximum takeoff weight of 53,000 lb. It is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B1 engines.
The cabin measures 48 ft 5 in long, 8 ft 2 in wide and 6 ft 1 in tall.
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is the largest super-midsize business aircraft offered by Bombardier Aerospace. It is based on Bombardier's 50-seat CRJ200LR. The Bombardier Challenger 850 is the updated, current version, derived from the Bombardier CRJ200 airliner. This aircraft is capable of accommodating 15–19 passengers. The Bombardier Challenger 850 obtained Airworthiness Certification from the General Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates in December 2010. It was showcased at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2011. The Challenger 850’s spacious interior can seat about 16 passengers in its three-zone cabin. With 1,625 cubic feet of volume, the stand-up cabin is nearly 50 feet long, over 8 feet wide, and 6.1 feet high. It features both a forward and aft lavatory, 202 cubic feet of baggage capacity, and a large galley equipped with an oven, refrigerator, and microwave. The cabin can be configured in four different ways: Baseline, Executive 1, Executive 2, and Executive 3. In the Executive 1 configuration, the Challenger 850 includes a four-seat conference table and a single-seat workstation in the forward compartment, with a three-seat divan and two-seat conference table in the aft section. The Executive 2 setup offers a four-seat conference table and a single-seat workstation in the forward section, while the rear compartment features two three-seat divans facing each other. The Executive 3 layout includes a four-seat conference table and dining area in the forward compartment, with a three-seat divan and a two-seat conference table in the aft section. Powered by two GE turbofan engines, each providing 8,729 pounds of thrust, the Bombardier Challenger 850 can travel at .85 Mach and reach altitudes of up to 41,000 feet. It can climb to 37,000 feet in just 32 minutes. With a range of 3,096 nautical miles, the executive jet combines long-range efficiency with the performance of a smaller business jet. The all-glass cockpit features the Collins Pro Line 4 avionics package, dual digital radios, and a color weather radar. The Challenger 850’s flight deck includes a six-screen electronic flight instrumentation system, autopilot control panel, dual FMS 4200 flight management system, WXP-4220 digital weather radar system, and dual inertial reference system. Its computer-controlled fly-by-wire system enhances pilot productivity while the six display screens provide organized information.
Operators flying the Challenger 850 (1)
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1 certified charter operators list a Challenger 850 on SkyAccess. Operator identity is kept confidential: members and charter requests get the full list.
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Active Challenger 850 aircraft on SkyAccess (1)
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Frequently asked about Challenger 850 charter
- How far can the Challenger 850 fly?
- The Challenger 850 has a published maximum range of 3,096 nautical miles (about 3,563 statute miles). On paper that covers a trip like Los Angeles (VNY) to Honolulu (HNL), about 2,220 nm, without a fuel stop. Headwinds, passenger and baggage weight, weather and runway length all reduce real range, so the operator confirms the routing and any fuel stop on your quote.
- How many seats does the Challenger 850 have?
- The Challenger 850 has 16 seats. Cabin layouts differ between aircraft, so the seat count of the specific aircraft offered is confirmed on your quote.
- How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 850?
- Challenger 850 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Challenger 850 is typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter, and operators can set a listing's price to step down as departure approaches. A full on-demand charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
- Which operators fly the Challenger 850?
- 1 certified charter operator currently flies the Challenger 850 on SkyAccess, with 1 active aircraft on the certificate. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
- Are there Challenger 850 empty leg flights available?
- SkyAccess currently has 4 upcoming Challenger 850 empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked. Set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Challenger 850 empty legs appear.
- Is the Challenger 850 a safe aircraft to charter?
- The Challenger 850 is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model. Every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.