Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Photograph of the first Challenger on the occasion of its roll-out in Montreal at the end of May 1978. Flight testing of this and the next two aircraft will be based in California to avoid weather delays during the coming Canadian winter.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Мировая Авиация 160

Второй предсерийный Challenger во время летных испытаний. В носовой части установлена штанга с датчиками воздушных сигналов.

Air International 1982-11 / Airdata File

Мировая Авиация 160

Благодаря удачному проекту и многообещающим характеристикам, Challenger на момент первого полета набрал достаточно большой портфель заказов.

Мировая Авиация 160

Кроме Канады военизированный вариант CL-600 Challenger приобрели лишь Королевские ВВС Малайзии - один самолет варианта CL-600SE.

Мировая Авиация 160

Базирующаяся в Цюрихе компания "Swiss Air-Ambulance Service", один из первых заказчиков CL-600, ее самолеты оснащены двумя блоками интенсивной терапии и могут перевозить дополнительно еще шесть больных на носилках.

Air International 1980-12

Мировая Авиация 171

Challenger, используемые канадскими военными, получили обозначение CC-144. Они несут службу в 412-й транспортной эскадрилье, перевозя VIP-пассажиров.

Air International 2016-08 / Airscene

Royal Canadian Air Force 412 Transport Squadron is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. Its small fleet of five Challenger CC-144s are wearing commemorative badges on the forward fuselage aft of the main door and on the tail. CC-144C, 144618 (CL604 c/n 5535) is seen at Ottawa MacDonald Cartier International Airport on July 2, 2016. No.412 Transport Squadron is based in Ottawa, but administratively reports to 8 Wing at CFB Trenton, Ontario. The squadron operates the administrative flight service for high-ranking government officials and foreign dignitaries with VIP air transportation worldwide.

Air International 1994-10 / B.McIntyre - Bluenose T-Birds

Challenger 144611, flown by Maj Dave Dares and Capt Denis Brassard, is one of three electronic warfare CE-144s operated by 434 Sqn. It is shown in standard grey with 434 's Bluenose schooner markings on the fin.

Air International 1994-10 / B.McIntyre - Bluenose T-Birds

Challenger 144611 off Canada’s east coast. Maritime weather is not always this good, often blanketed by low ceilings in snow, rain and fog. This makes the work load extremely high, particularly when operating with CT-133s as a mixed threat formation.

Air International 2011-10 / News

Canadian Force Bombardier CC-144B Challenger 144616 (c/n 3038, ex G-GCUT) of No.412 Squadron was an interesting visitor to Manchester Airport on August 12, 2011. The aircraft landed at the airport for a fuel stop after flying from Paphos on Cyprus, before departing for St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Мировая Авиация 16

10 апреля 1982г.: первый полет прототипа Canadair CL-601 (C-GC6T-X) с винглетами на законцовках крыла и турбореактивными двигателями фирмы "General Electric".

Air International 1983-09

Air International 1984-06

Canadair's Challenger 601 demonstrator (the first production aircraft, c/n 3001), which completed a 26-day tour on 7 February after visiting Singapore, New Delhi, Jakarta, Australia and Japan.

Мировая Авиация 23

28 сентября 1986г.: совершил первый полет вариант 601-3A популярного реактивного самолета бизнес-класса фирмы "Canadair". Приборное оборудование данной модели выполнено по принципу "стеклянной кабины", на самолете установлены более мощные двигатели.

Air Pictorial 1988-01 / World Air News

The Canadair Challenger 601-3A demonstrator, N611CL, recently received full U.S. and Canadian certification and is now being offered with range increased to 3,600 nautical miles

Air International 1984-09

Air Pictorial 2000-05 / R.Jackson - Airport Movements

The Czech Air Force Challenger 601-3A 5105, ex OK-BYA, parked outside Terminal 3 at Heathrow on 1/3/00

Air International 1999-11 / R.Francillon - Fit For a King /Commercial aviation/

Until now, the Bombardier Challenger/Regional Jet/Global Express family (issued from the Lear and Canadair blood lines) has not fared well in the government VVIP market. OK-BYA, a CL-601 Challenger, is operated by Letka Vlady Ceske Republiki, the Government Squadron of the Ministry of the Interior in the Czech Republic.

Air International 2011-11 / News

Canadair Challenger 601 C-GJNG (c/n 3040) of Top Aces Inc is one of the two currently used to provide training to Canadian Forces.

Мировая Авиация 171

Challenger 604 представляет собой значительно переработанную 601-ю модель с более мощными двигателями, увеличенным запасом топлива и серьезными изменениями в конструкции. Он послужил базой для создания самолета оперативного управления войсками USCG C-143A.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 2000 / 2-02 - AIRCRAFT - FIXED-WING - MILITARY/CIVIL

Canadair Challenger 604, the latest long-range version of this business/regional transport aircraft (1999)

Jane's All the World Aircraft 2000 / 2-01 - AIRCRAFT - FIXED-WING - CIVIL

Canadair Special Edition Regional Jet and Challenger 604 (background) of TAG Aeronautics Ltd (1998)

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bombardier CRJ100 / CRJ200 / CRJ800 - КанадаCanada - 1991

Air International 2008-01 / D.Willis - Bombardier's Special Mission Aircraft /Special missions/

Rega Swiss Air-Ambulance specialises in worldwide medical evacuation, for which it operates and maintains three Challenger CL 604 from its base at Zurich Airport. The company is unique in that the aircraft are dedicated air-ambulances. It also has the distinction of flying a greater number of hours per year than any other Challenger operator.

Air International 2019-08 / Airscene

Delivery of two Bombardier Challenger 604s to the Schweizer Luftwaffe (Swiss Air Force) has taken place. Challengers T-751 (c/n 5530, ex-HB-JRB) and T-752 (c/n 5540, ex-HB-JRC) are operated by the Lufttransportdienst des Bundes (LTDB or Federal Air Transport Service).

Air International 2002-08 / Airscene

Seen here recently at the Bombardier factory, Challenger 604 N521RF (c/n 5521, to be A37-001) is the first of three destined for the Royal Australian Air Force and was due for delivery in July 2002.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2023-11 / Некоторые знаменательные даты ноября в истории авиации

Мировая Авиация 124

22 января 2006г.: реактивный бизнес-самолет Bombardier Challenger 605 (C-FGYM) совершил первый полет в международном аэропорту Монреаль-Трюдо. Самолет набрал высоту 12496 м и развил скорость 778 км/ч.

Мировая Авиация 171

Как и все самолеты Challenger, 605-й отличается стильным дизайном. Его выпуск начался в 2006 году как обновленного варианта 604-го.

Мировая Авиация 158

Самый же новейший представитель линейки CL-600 канадской "Bombardier" - бизнес-джет Challenger 605 (фото), появившейся на рынке в 2006 году. В сравнении с Challenger 604 он имеет остекление увеличенной площади, модернизированный комплекс авионики и модифицированный хвостовой обтекатель. Основным внешним отличием Challenger 605 является скругленная хвостовая оконечность фюзеляжа, на более ранних вариантах она имела плоские боковые поверхности.

Air International 2008-11 / News: Headline, Military, Civil, Airshow, Accidents

The range of business aircraft on display at NBAA reflects the sector's buoyancy. Although manufacturers are confident the market will continue to expand, limits on the availability of credit may have an effect on future growth.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Bombardier Global-5000 / Global-6000 / Global-7000 - КанадаCanada - 2003

Air International 2011-07 / News

EBACE attracts visiting business jets from Europe, the Middle East and beyond. This Bombardier Challenger 605 was one of several aircraft from the United Arab Emirates.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2018-11 / Некоторые знаменательные даты ноября в истории авиации

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

Challenger C-215 is 721 Squadron's latest addition, seen here in the hangar shortly before being officially added to the squadron’s fleet.

Air International 2015-03 / News

The Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft is based on Bombardier Challenger, with N614BA (c/n 5614) used for tests.

Air International 2014-04 / News

Bombardier Challenger 604 N614BA flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport in Ontario after conversion by Field Aviation as the demonstrator of Boeing’s Maritime Surveillance Aircraft.

Air International 2015-11 / D.Isby - Searchers & Hunters /Military/

Boeing’s Maritime Surveillance Aircraft prototype is Challenger CL600 N614BA (s/n 5614).

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

Apart from the SLAR radar, the Challenger can also be equipped with a Telephonies APS-143B(V)3 Ocean Eye surface radar as seen here on C-172.

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

Challenger C-168 escorted three F-16 Fight­ing Falcons last summer to test the possibility of operating the type in Greenland.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

RDAF F-16 Fighting Falcons intercept a Challenger as part of their Quick Reaction Alert training.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

Challengers can drop flares, life rafts and small and medium size packages from the rear cargo door. The latter capability is often used over Greenland to deliver supplies in remote areas.

Air International 2008-01 / D.Willis - Bombardier's Special Mission Aircraft /Special missions/

For their multimission tasks, many of which involve flying above the North Atlantic in areas around Greenland and the Faroe Islands, the Royal Danish Air Force has equipped its CL-604 Challengers with a retractable electro-optical imaging turret and an APS-143B(V)3 OceanEye sea surveillance radar (mounted under the fuselage).

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

The Challengers’ main system in the fight against oil pollution is the Terma 9000 SLAR radar fitted under the fuselage.

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

The CL-604 Challenger is equipped with a FLIR Systems Star Safire II thermal imaging sen­sor housed in a retractable housing underneath the rear of the aircraft.

Air International 2018-09 / Backpages

Swiss Air-Rescue Rega is replacing its fleet of Challenger 604 air ambulance fleet with three new Challenger 650s. Bombardier delivered the second aircraft to the organisation on July 25, 2018.

Air International 2023-04 / M.Broadbent - Care in the air

BOMBARDIER HAS delivered a third Challenger 650, in air ambulance configuration to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega.
Swiss Air Rescue Rega uses three Challenger 650s

Авиация и Космонавтика 2022-12 / М.Никольский - Воздушные шпионы

«Чэлленджер 650» ARTEMIS

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Мировая Авиация 160

CL-600 Challenger должен был завоевать значительную долю рынка деловых самолетов с большой дальностью полета, но ряд недостатков привел к необходимости разработки новой модификации - CL-601.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-02 / News Spotlight

8 ноября 1978г.: впервые поднялся в воздух прототип самолета бизнес-класса Canadair CL-600 Challenger (C-GCGR-X), оснащенный двумя ТВД.
Following its first flight from Cartierville, Montreal, on November 8, 1978, Canadair's challenger has kept to its test schedule, eleven flights totalling some 14hr 30mins flying time having been made in the first fortnight, and Mach 0-65 and 30,000ft being reached. By now the aircraft is in Mojave, California, for continued test flying.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

The Challenger, with its distinctive T-tail, has a somewhat stubby external appearance, resulting from the decision to adopt a "widebody" layout.

Мировая Авиация 160

Министерство обороны Канады приобрело 12 самолетов Challenger 600, шесть из них - учебные CE-144A для подготовки пилотов и операторов самолетов РЭБ, а остальные - VIP-транспортные CC-144.

Air International 1984-08

The Canadair Challenger has now joined the fleet of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. It is shown here before delivery, with Canadian registration C-GBYY.

Air International 1980-11 / Airdata File

CL-600 Challenger No 7 in TAG markings at Farnborough.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-10 / Farnborough International 80

The show opener, on most days, was Farnborough newcomer Canadair Challenger C-GBKC. To date the Canadair company has received 128 firm orders for the type.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2008-10 / Знаменательные даты IV квартала 2008г. в области авиации

Air Pictorial 1986-01 / R.Jackson - Airport Movements

Taubman Air's Challenger 600 N80AT, c/n. 1036, routed Luton - Newcastle - Shannon on 21/11/1985. Of note are the winglets which are more usually seen on Challenger 601s.

Air International 1994-10 / B.McIntyre - Bluenose T-Birds

Canadair CC-144 144609, one of two 'clean' standard passenger Challengers flown by 434 Sqn, shown landing at Shearwater. Note the new glossy grey paint on this particular aircraft.

Air International 1983-06 / J.Fricker - Business Aircraft ... Pause for Reflection

Canadair CL-600 Challenger

Мировая Авиация 160

Компания "Canadair" переоборудовала один CL-600 в прототип CL-601. Главными отличиями стали замена силовой установки и установка концевых крылышек.

Air International 1987-10 / Airdata File

Latest variant of the Canadair CL-601, the Challenger 3A completed Canadian certification on 21 April 1987, less than 10 months after its roll-out on 18 July 1986.

Air Pictorial 1990-02

Former Traction Avant-Garde Canadair CL601 Challenger HZ-SFS at Guernsey on 21 December last with former tail logo painted out

Авиация и Время 2002-05 / В.Беляев - Гражданская авиация на рубеже столетий (5)

"Челленджер" - первый в мире широкофюзеляжный административный самолет

Мировая Авиация 160

Одним из основных преимуществ бизнес-джета Challenger стало новое цельное двухлонжеронное крыло с суперкритическим профилем.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Canadair has tooled up for production of up to seven Challengers a month, and the first aircraft was built in production jigs. The illustrations show the Challenger's one-piece wing, and front fuselage sections in production.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

A cockpit mock-up, showing the well-organised and functional layout of the panels.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 2000 / 2-02 - AIRCRAFT - FIXED-WING - MILITARY/CIVIL

Canadair Challenger 604 flight deck with Collins Pro Line 4 integrated avionics (1996)

Air International 2002-07 / J.Cook - Aviator or Flight Manager? /Technology/

Auto-throttles are normally used only in flight and for landing, but Bombardier has introduced an enhanced auto-throttle on its Challenger 604 which can also be used during take-off. The auto-throttle is part of the new Bombardier PrecisionPlus avionics upgrade and made its international debut at FIDAE 2002.

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

The small but comfortable cockpit of the CL-604 Challenger is occupied by the mission commander in the left seat, and the first officer in the right.

Мировая Авиация 171

Кабина 605-го отличается удобством и комфортом. Современные технологии позволяют экипажу легко оперировать данными на больших цифровых дисплеях.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

The Challenger has a somewhat stubby external appearance, resulting from the decision to adopt a "widebody" layout, well illustrated in the photograph of a mock-up interior.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 2000 / 2-02 - AIRCRAFT - FIXED-WING - MILITARY/CIVIL

Interior of a Challenger 604 (1998)

Air International 2021-07 / T.Batchelor - Safety first

Nuremberg's FAI operates a Challenger CL604 aircraft fitted with an EpiShuttle alongside a dedicated team of four ICO doctors and eight paramedics

Air International 2015-04 / S.Augustesen - Denmark's Challengers /Military/

During a maritime patrol mission, the two system operators in the back of the aircraft use the SLAR and thermal imaging sensor to monitor the sea looking for ships dumping oil.

Air International 1988-02 / Airdata File

An artist's impression of the Canadair Challenger 601-3A regional jet.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Canadair CL-600 Challenger

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

A three-view drawing of the LearStar 600 as projected early in 1975. at which time it had a 23.000-lb (10442-kg) gross weight, a 370 sq ft (34,37-m2) wing area and a fuselage diameter of 88 in (2.23 m). A 5.000-ml (8 047-km) range was promised carrying six passengers.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

The LearStar 600 as first publicised by Canadair, with low tailplane, multiple cabin windows and the original fuselage diameter of 88 in (2.23 m).

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

The first major Canadair revision of the LearStar 600, with fuselage diameter increased to 106 in (2.69 m). The number of cabin windows has been reduced and the tailplane remains low-mounted.

Air International 1978-09 / ??? - From Challenger to Winner

Air International 1980-11 / Airdata File

A revised three-view of the Canadair CL-610 Challenger E showing the extended span, leading-edge devices, changed spoiler configuration and revised engine pylons.

Air International 1981-09 / Airdata File

Canadair is in the final stages of wind-tunnel testing of its revised wing design for the stretched Challenger E, which will now feature winglets and single slotted flaps, as shown here. There is to be a further increase of 4 ft (1,22 m) in span, to 69 ft 7 in (21,21 m) compared with the 61 ft 10 in (18,85 m) of the basic Challenger, and gross weight is now put at 53.950 lb (24 472 kg) compared with the 53.000 lb (24040 kg) quoted last year. The first Challenger E is expected to fly in the spring of 1983, preceded a year earlier by the first CL-601 with General Electric CF34-1A turbofans.

Air International 1983-06 / J.Fricker - Business Aircraft ... Pause for Reflection

Canadair CL-600 Challenger