Bombardier Challenger 850 (CL-600-2B19) C-GSUW (sn 8047) Suncor Energy Inc. Photo taken April 07, 2009 Calgary Airport, AB Canada (YYC / CYYC) Photo © Marcel Siegenthaler

The Bombardier Challenger 800 is one of the largest business aircraft offered by Bombardier Aerospace. It is based on Bombardier's 50-seat CRJ200LR. The Challenger 850 is the updated, current version.

Design and development

The Challenger 850 combines the largest cabin in its class with the dependability and performance of the Bombardier CRJ200 airliner. It features flexible interior configurations, capable of accommodating 15-19 passengers. The Challenger 850 jet has a transcontinental range and a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.80.

The average price for the Challenger 850 is $25.2 million.

Specifications

General characteristics
- Crew: 2 + 1
- Capacity: 15 passangers
- Length: 87.83 ft (26.77 m)
- Wingspan: 69.58 ft (21.21 m)
- Height: 20.42 ft (6.22 m)
- Wing area: 520.4 ft2 (48.35 m2)
- Empty weight: 34,790 lb (15,780 kg)
- Useful load: 18,210 lb (8,261 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 53,000 lb (24,041 kg)
- Powerplant: 2× General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofan engines, 8,729 lbf (38.84 kN) each

Performance
- Maximum speed: 459 kts (850 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 442 kts (819 km/h)
- Range: 2,770 nm (5,129 km)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,497 m)