Challenger 300
Bombardier · Canada · first flew 2001 · airliner
The Challenger 300 is a clean-sheet super-midsize business jet offering a stand-up cabin and transcontinental range from short runways.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 20.93 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Super-midsize business jet
- Rear-mounted turbofans
- T-tail with transcontinental range
Look for a broad flat-floor fuselage, low swept wing without winglets on early jets, two aft-fuselage turbofans and a T-tail.
Specifications
- The Challenger 300 has a length of 20.93 m (69 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.46 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 882 km/h (548 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Launched as the Continental, it first flew in 2001 and entered service in 2004, becoming one of the most successful super-midsize jets. Its efficient wing and Honeywell engines set a class benchmark.
Variants
The 300 was refined into the Challenger 350 with winglets and higher thrust, and later the 3500 with cabin upgrades. All share the same fuselage cross-section.
Where you'll see it
A staple of corporate and fractional fleets worldwide, it is common on the UK executive-charter register while having no military role.
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- Airbus A318
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