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BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER 850
Bombardier Challenger 850: The Executive Airliner
The 2006 Upgrade That Added Luxury
The Challenger 850, introduced alongside the 800, took the same CRJ200 airframe and added executive luxury. Upgraded interiors, Honeywell Ovation Select cabin management, improved entertainment systems, and networking capabilities transformed the shuttle into a flying office.
Specifications That Combined Scale and Luxury
• Range: 5,278 km (2,850 nm) — transcontinental for large groups
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) — efficient cruise
• Capacity: 16 to 19 passengers in executive configuration
• Cabin: Same 48-foot length as 800, but fully customizable
• Notable owner: Beyoncé bought one for Jay-Z
The 850 offered the widest cabin in its category, excellent reliability, and attractive operating costs for the capacity. It became popular with governments, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals needing to move large entourages.
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) — efficient cruise
• Capacity: 16 to 19 passengers in executive configuration
• Cabin: Same 48-foot length as 800, but fully customizable
• Notable owner: Beyoncé bought one for Jay-Z
The 850 offered the widest cabin in its category, excellent reliability, and attractive operating costs for the capacity. It became popular with governments, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals needing to move large entourages.
The Market Today
All 69 Challenger 850s are wholly owned — no fractional or charter. Pre-owned prices: $5M – $9M — premium over the 800 for the luxury appointments. Operating costs: $3,800 – 4,800 per hour — the price of moving 16 people in comfort.
The Verdict
The Challenger 850 is the aircraft that proved size and luxury aren't mutually exclusive. It took a regional jet and made it palatial.
For the buyer seeking a Challenger 850, you're acquiring the executive airliner — the aircraft that moves your world in a single flight.
For the buyer seeking a Challenger 850, you're acquiring the executive airliner — the aircraft that moves your world in a single flight.
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