The story
Bombardier launched it at the 1999 Paris Air Show as the Continental, then renamed it the Challenger 300. Despite the name it is a clean-sheet design, not a Challenger 600 derivative. It first flew in August 2001, entered service with Flexjet in January 2004 and carries eight passengers about 3,100 nmi, enough to cross the continental United States nonstop. About 450 were built before the improved Challenger 350 took over in 2014.
Its single-piece wing was designed and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, a risk-sharing partner in the program.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Challenger 300?
A swept-wing T-tail jet with two engines on the rear fuselage and upright winglets. The Challenger 350 that replaced it looks almost the same, but its winglets are canted outward, adding about 5 ft of span, and its cabin windows are taller.
What does a Challenger 300 sound like?
A smooth, high Honeywell whine, quiet on approach.
How many people does the Challenger 300 carry?
Typical configuration: 8 passengers.
How far can the Challenger 300 fly?
Range is about 3,100 nmi (8 passengers).
How big is the Challenger 300?
It is 68 ft 8 in long and 63 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the Challenger 300 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2001.
How many Challenger 300s have been built?
About 450 built.
How rare is a Challenger 300 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Challenger 300 catch is worth 25 points.
