Bombardier Challenger 850: Specs, Range, Cabin & History | ICCJET

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Bombardier Challenger 850: Specifications, Range and History

The Bombardier Challenger 850 is a business jet developed from the CRJ200 regional airliner, first offered in 1996 as the Challenger SE. It combines a long airliner cabin with a business jet interior, extra fuel and a crew of two.

Bombardier built the Challenger 850 from 2006 to 2012 and delivered 71. It sits between the purpose-built Challenger 605 and the Global family in cabin length.

2,811 nm
Range
up to 16
Passengers
Mach 0.80
High-speed cruise
2
GE CF34-3B1
71
Built

At a glance

Challenger 850 at a glance

Class Airliner-based, large-cabin business jet
Best for Regional and medium-range group travel with a long cabin
Passengers up to 16
Flight crew 2 pilots
Compare with Challenger 605

Size

Dimensions

Length 26.77 m (87 ft 10 in)
Wingspan 21.21 m (69 ft 7 in)
Height 6.22 m (20 ft 5 in)
Cabin length almost 15 m
Cabin width 2.49 m
Cabin height 1.85 m

Range and speed

Performance

Range 2,811 nm (5,206 km) at Mach 0.74
High-speed cruise Mach 0.80, 459 kn
Ceiling 41,000 ft (12,500 m)
Takeoff distance 1,922 m (6,305 ft), sea level, ISA, MTOW

Weights

Weights

Maximum takeoff weight 24,040 kg (53,000 lb)
Maximum usable fuel 8,289 kg (18,274 lb)

Equipment

Equipment and main systems

What is installed on the Challenger 850, which other versions exist and where the same equipment flies.

Engines

On the Challenger 850
2 x General Electric CF34-3B1, 8,730 lbf (38.84 kN) each
Same family
The CF34-3 family also powers the CRJ100 and CRJ200 airliners and the Challenger 600 series

Flight deck

On the Challenger 850
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4: six-screen EFIS, two-screen EICAS, dual FMS-4200

Airframe

Base
Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet, first offered as a business jet in 1996 as the Challenger SE

Airliner-based Challengers

Challenger 800 / SE First corporate CRJ versions, from 1996
Challenger 850 2006 to 2012, 71 built
Challenger 870 / 890 Corporate versions of the CRJ700 and CRJ900

Equipment and weights vary by serial number and upgrades. ICCJET checks the actual configuration of each aircraft.

The cabin

The cabin is almost 15 m long, 2.49 m wide and 1.85 m high, usually split into a lounge zone and a work zone, with seats that convert to beds. VIP layouts typically seat 12 to 14; the maximum is 16.

History

History and production

First corporate CRJ 1996, as the Challenger SE
Challenger 850 built 2006 to 2012
Deliveries 71

Routes

Three nonstop routes in range

Istanbul to London

AirportsIST to LHR
Distance1,344 nm
Still-air timeabout 3.1 h

Almaty to Istanbul

AirportsALA to IST
Distance2,117 nm
Still-air timeabout 4.9 h

Astana to London

AirportsNQZ to LHR
Distance2,590 nm
Still-air timeabout 6.0 h

Calculated great-circle distances and still-air times at 430 kn. Real flights depend on winds, payload, routing and fuel reserves. Check any route in the ICCJET Aircraft Route Planner.

FAQ

Bombardier Challenger 850: questions

What is the Challenger 850 based on?

The Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet.

How many Challenger 850s were built?

71, between 2006 and 2012.

What is the range of the Challenger 850?

2,811 nm (5,206 km) at Mach 0.74.

What engines does the Challenger 850 use?

Two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofans of 8,730 lbf each.

How many passengers does the Challenger 850 carry?

Up to 16; VIP layouts typically seat 12 to 14.

Charter

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Istanbul

AirportsIST · SAW · ISL

Kazakhstan

AirportsALA · NQZ · CIT · GUW

International

DeparturesWorldwide on request

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Specifications are published reference figures. Individual aircraft vary by configuration and modifications. Page checked 16 October 2026.