Royal Australian Air Force Aircraft
CL-604 Challenger

Three CL-604 Challenger special purpose aircraft are operated by the Royal Australian Air Force's No 34 Squadron, based at Defence Establishment Fairbairn in Canberra. The Challenger has a crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and attendant) and carries up to nine passengers.

The CL-604 Challenger is a derivative of the Challenger 600, which has been progressively updated to improve range, performance and reliability. The CL-604 is fitted with a high-tech wing, high bypass CF34-3B engines, and a Collins ProLine 4 ‘glass cockpit’. The Challengers joined the VIP fleet in July 2002.

No. 34 Squadron operates and crews the special purpose VIP fleet of Boeing Business Jets and Challengers.

Manufacturer Bombardier
Role Special purpose passenger and VIP transport
Crew Two pilots and one crew attendant
Engine Two General Electric CF34-3B turbofans (9,220lbs thrust each)
Airframe Length: 20.86m height: 6.3m
Wingspan 19.61m (including winglets)
Weight 21,863kg (max takeoff), 17,236kg (max landing)
Speed 870km/h normal operations
Range 5,600km (with max fuel and reserves)
Ceiling 41,000 feet
Accommodation 9 passengers