
CC-144 Challenger
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CC-144 Challenger
Overview
Overview
The CC-144 Challenger is a twin-engine, long-range executive jet. It is used for the rapid transportation of Canadian and international VIPs. With a range of up to 5,930 km and a maximum speed of Mach 0.83, the Challenger can quickly deliver passengers almost anywhere in the world.
There are four aircraft in the Air Force’s Challenger fleet. All four can be used in either a utility or an administrative role. The administrative crew consists of two pilots, one flight engineer and one flight steward to tend to government officials and foreign dignitaries. Three of the aircraft can be used in a medevac role.
As a VIP transport, the Challenger has supported many humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.
Named Operations | Year | Location | How aircraft was employed |
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ATTENTION | 2012 | Afghanistan | Transported personnel in support of the Canadian Contribution to the Training Mission in Afghanistan (CCTM-A) |
Technical specifications
Technical specifications
Length |
20.85 m |
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Wingspan |
18.84 m |
Height |
5.84 m |
Maximum Gross Weight |
18,779 kg |
Power |
Two General Electric CF34 engines |
Speed |
Mach .83 |
Service Ceiling |
1,2496.19 m |
Range |
2,200–3,200 nm |
Equipment |
Command communications suite and up to 2 hospital beds |
Crew |
2 pilots, 1 flight engineer and 1 steward |
Passengers |
10 passengers, 3 litters (aeromedical evacuation role) |
Year(s) procured |
1982 to 1985, and 2002 |
Quantity in CF |
4 |
Location(s) |
Ottawa, ON |
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