Bombardier CHALLENGER CL 601/604 TG.

1/144th Scale Model: Bombardier CHALLENGER CL 601/604 THAI INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS  1992-1999
Kits: Revell (Germany)    Decals: SiamScale
Model by: Supawat   Putthitornworasit 2012

 

   

 

    CL-604: major upgrade of the 601 design, incorporating more powerful engines, larger fuel supply, including saddle tanks in the rear of the aircraft, new undercarriage for a higher takeoff and landing weight, structural improvements to wings and tail, and a new Collins ProLine 4 avionics system.

Specifications (CL-604)
General characteristics

• Crew: Two (pilot & co-pilot)
• Capacity: Up to 19 passengers, depending on configuration
• Length: 20.86 m (68 ft 5 in)
• Wingspan: 19.61 m (64 ft 4 in)
• Height: 6.30 m (20 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 48.3 m² (520 ft²)
• Empty weight: 9,292 kg (20,485 lb)
• Loaded weight: 19,618 kg (43,250 lb)
• Useful load: 1,814 kg (4,000 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 19,550 kg (43,100 lb)
• Powerplant: 2 × General Electric CF34-38 turbofans, 40.7 kN (9,140 lbf) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 882 km/h (476 knots, 548 mph)
• Cruise speed: 851 km/h, (459 knots, 529 mph)
• Range: 6,236 km (3,366 nm, 3,875 mi)
• Service ceiling: 12,500 m (41,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 1,355 m/min (4,450 ft/min)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardier_Aerospace

Picture: http://www.facebook.com/BombardierAero

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