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X-PLANE 12 · General Aviation
Bombardier Challenger 650 (Hot Start) Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VMO (sea level to 8,000 ft) | 300 KIAS | - |
| VMO (8,000 to 22,160 ft) | 348 KIAS | - |
| MMO (22,160 to 26,570 ft) | Mach 0.78 | - |
| VMO (26,570 to 30,997 ft) | 318 KIAS | - |
| MMO (above 30,997 ft) | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.83 in RVSM airspace. VMO/MMO is a five-band schedule, not a single Mach limit; Hot Start's Limitations page prints only the first two bands and the top Mach |
| VLE (gear extended) | 250 KIAS | - |
| VLO (gear operation) | 197 KIAS | - |
| VFE (Flaps 20) | 231 KIAS | - |
| VFE (Flaps 30) | 197 KIAS | - |
| VFE (Flaps 45) | 189 KIAS | - |
| Final Approach (Flaps 45) | VREF + 5 | 3 degree slope, gear down, -2 degrees pitch, 60% N1 |
| Final Approach (single engine, Flaps 20) | VREF + 14 + 5 | Gear down, 1 degree pitch, 63% N1 |
| Approach Wind Additive | Max + 20 kts | VREF plus half the steady-state crosswind plus all the gust, regardless of direction |
| Circling Speed | Maneuvering speed or VREF + 17 kts | Whichever is greater. Gear down, flaps 30 |
| Min Maneuvering (Flaps 0 / gear up) | 170 KIAS | 7 degrees pitch, 53% N1 |
| Min Maneuvering (Flaps 45 / gear down) | 145 KIAS | 0 degrees pitch, 73% N1 |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Climb below 10,000 ft | 250 kts / 12 deg pitch / thrust limit |
| Climb 10,000 to 25,000 ft | 250 kts / 7.5 deg pitch / thrust limit |
| Climb above 25,000 ft | 250 kts or M0.72 / 5 deg pitch / thrust limit |
| Descent | 250 kts / 0 deg pitch / idle, all altitudes |
| Initial Approach (Flaps 0, gear up) | 250 kts / 2.5 deg / 60% N1, or 200 kts / 4 deg / 55% N1 |
| Initial Approach (Flaps 20, gear up) | 180 kts / 2 deg / 60% N1 |
| Initial Approach (Flaps 30, gear down) | 160 kts / 2 deg / 68% N1 |
| Final Approach (Flaps 45, gear down) | VREF + 5 / -2 deg / 60% N1 |
| Correction - weight | Plus or minus 1% N1 per plus or minus 4,000 lb (2,000 kg) |
| Correction - altitude and wind | Plus 0.8% N1 per 1,000 ft. Plus 3% per 10 kt headwind on approach. Single engine plus 15% N1 |
| After de-icing spray | 60% N1 for 20 seconds |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (Clean) | VMO / MMO | Climb, cruise, descent |
| Flaps 20 | <= 231 KIAS | Takeoff, initial approach, go-around |
| Flaps 30 | <= 197 KIAS | Intermediate approach, circling |
| Flaps 45 | <= 189 KIAS | Normal final approach and landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2x General Electric CF34-3B, flat rated to ISA + 15 degC |
| Take-off Thrust (5 min) | 8,729 lbf / ITT 884 degC |
| APR Take-off (5 min, one engine) | 9,220 lbf / ITT 899 degC |
| Maximum Continuous | 9,140 lbf / ITT 899 degC |
| Rotor Speeds | 100% N1 = 7,400 rpm, 100% N2 = 17,820 rpm |
| Oil Temperature | 155 degC continuous, 163 degC for 15 minutes max |
| Oil Pressure | 25 to 75 PSID at ground idle, 45 to 95 PSID at take-off |
| Shutdown Gate | Check ITT below 350 degC between engine shutdowns |
| APU | Honeywell 36-150(CL) |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Operating Altitude | 41,000 ft |
| Basic Empty Weight | 27,150 lb (12,315 kg) |
| Operating Empty Weight | 27,680 lb (12,556 kg) |
| Max Zero-Fuel Weight | 32,000 lb (14,515 kg) |
| Max Ramp Weight | 48,300 lb (21,909 kg) |
| Max Take-off Weight | 48,200 lb (21,863 kg) |
| Max Landing Weight | 38,000 lb (17,236 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20,000 lb (9,098 kg) at ISA +15 degC |
| Demonstrated Crosswind | 24 kts |
| Max Tailwind | 10 kts |
| Max Runway Altitude | 10,000 ft PA, 14,000 ft PA at reduced weight |
| Max Runway Slope | 2% uphill / 2% downhill |
| Temperature Limits | ISA+35 degC max, -40 degC min for takeoff |
| Min Autopilot Disconnect Height | 80 ft |
| Glidepath Limits | 3.5 deg normal, 4.5 deg special performance, 5.5 deg steep |
| Approach Category | C |
| Approach Capability | ILS CAT II to 80 ft RA, RNP AR 0.3 nm, LPV |
| Minimum Flight Crew | 2 (pilot and co-pilot) |