Developed to meet perceived requirement for ultra long-range business jet and announced at the NBAA convention in October 1991. Combines fuselage cross-section of Challenger with cabin length of CRJ, mated to a new superficial wing. First flown on 13 October 1996, followed by initial delivery on 8 July 1999. Total delivered: 70+.
Specifications:
Accommodation: 2 + 19
Cargo/baggage: 4.95 m³ (175 cu. ft)
Max Speed: MO.82 (505 kt; 935 km/h)
Range: 5,320 nm (9,852 km)
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 28.7 m (94 ft 0 in)
Length: 30.3 m (99 ft 5 in)
Height: 7.6 m (24 ft 10 in)
Features:
Low/swept wing with winglets; twin rear fuselage-mounted R-R Deutschland BR710 turbofans; swept T-Tail with swept anhedral.