Aircraft types
Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 is a super midsize business jet by Bombardier with 3,100 nm range. First flew in 2001, entered service 2004. Uses two Honeywell HTF 7000 engines and carries 8 passengers. Improved variants include 350 (2013) and 3500 (2022).
Challenger 601
The Challenger is a low-wing jet with two aft-mounted turbofans and spacious cabin. Variants include the 601-1A, 3A, and longer-range 3R with increased fuel capacity. Total deliveries: 66 (601), 134 (601-3A), 59 (601-3R).
Citation 500/501
The first Cessna business jet, the Citation 500, flew as FanJet 500 prototype in September 1969 and received FAA certification in September 1971. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT15D-1 turbofans with straight wings, it cruised slower than other business jets.
Citation X
The Citation X (model 750) became the fastest civilian aircraft when introduced in 1996. First delivered to Arnold Palmer in July 1996, it featured highly swept wings, T-tail configuration, and Rolls-Royce engines.
Gulfstream GIV
The Gulfstream IV, introduced in 1985, is a 14-passenger intercontinental business jet with improved range over earlier models. It was the first jet with standard winglets and first business jet with full glass cockpit.
Learjet 60
The Learjet 60 is a midsize aircraft introduced in 1993, manufactured by Bombardier with two P&W Canada 305A engines. An improved version of the Learjet 55 with longer fuselage and better performance. Production ended in 2007 after 318 deliveries.
