The Bombardier Challenger 850 has a variable operating cost of $4,756 per hour. It provides a range of 2,400 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 445 knots (512 mph), with an average fuel burn of 330 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Bombardier Challenger 850 measures 6’1″ high, 8’2″ wide, and 48’5″ long, delivering an expansive 2,422 cubic feet of interior volume. Accommodating up to 16-19 passengers, it offers one of the largest cabins in its class, fully customizable with VIP layouts that can include multiple seating zones, private bedrooms, full galleys, and conference areas. Requiring 6,800 feet for takeoff and 2,600 feet for landing, the Challenger 850 is well-suited for transcontinental flights while maintaining flexibility at major airports.
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Bombardier Challenger 850 | Aircraft Ownership & Operating Costs Calculator
General Specifications
Typical Seating Capacity
2
/
15
Seat Full Range
2500
/
2877
Normal Cruise
445
/
512
Avg Pre Owned Price
8166667
Cost Per NM
10

Sample Budget
Bombardier Challenger 850
Sample Budget
Annual Owner Hours | 200 hours per year | 325 hours per year |
---|---|---|
Mileage | 78000 NM | 126750 NM |
Fuel Cost | $412500 | $670312 |
Total Fixed Cost | $819000 | $819000 |
Total Variable Cost | $928100 | $1508162 |
Total Hourly Cost | $8736 | $7160 |
UTILIZATION LEVELS
Typical Seating Capacity
78000
Total Hrs
78000
Mileage for Owner Hours (NM)
78000
HOURLY VARIABLE COST
ANNUAL FIXED COST
$
370,000
$
40,800
$
$
$
108,000
$
$
610,000
$
503,813
$
106,188
ANNUAL VARIABLE COST
28,375
$
177,344
$
72,000
27,625
44,375
0
0
72,000
$
98,750
$
40,625
$
388,719
ANNUAL BUDGET
$
494,906
MONTHLY BUDGET
$
41,242